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Continuing Education in Eyecare Chatswood 2

Date: 6/05/2019

Venue: Level 3, 270 Victoria Ave Chatswood, NSW, 2067

Provider: Vision Eye Institute

Contact: Monica Lette, [E] monica.lette@visioneyeinstitute.com.au, [P] 0432 759 015

Learning Objectives

  • 1. To gain a better understanding of how to interpret OCT images in glaucoma and the values that constitute significant change. 2. To be able to differentiate between a potential pathological condition on an OCT report and an unusual but not pathological OCT report.
  • 1. To understand the differential diagnosis of sudden visual loss. 2. To understand the urgency of referral required and patient management options, including treatment the optometrist can initiate.
  • 1. Understand the tools available for grading dry eye disease for baseline purposes and to monitor the progress of treatment. 2. Learn the clinical signs of mild, moderate and severe dry eye and how these degrees of disease are best managed with therapeutic agents. 3. Understand how to prescribe these agents to your patients.
  • 1. Identify who is suitable and not suitable for refractive & cataract surgery 2. Dealing with postoperative problems after refractive surgery

Max points awarded: 6.00

Session Information

Name
Glaucoma and OCT: detecting Progression and “Red Disease”
Activity Type
Face to Face with Assessment
Therapeutic?
No
Manufacturer/Supplier?
No
Points for attending & Passing Assessment
1.50
Name
Sudden Visual Loss
Activity Type
Face to Face with Assessment
Therapeutic?
Yes
Manufacturer/Supplier?
No
Points for attending & Passing Assessment
1.50
Name
DEWS II: Redefining Dry Eye
Activity Type
Face to Face with Assessment
Therapeutic?
Yes
Manufacturer/Supplier?
No
Points for attending & Passing Assessment
1.50
Name
The Optometrist's Role in Refractive & Cataract Surgery
Activity Type
Face to Face with Assessment
Therapeutic?
No
Manufacturer/Supplier?
No
Points for attending & Passing Assessment
1.50

NameActivity TypeTherapeutic?Manufacturer/
Supplier?
Points for attending &
Passing Assessment
Glaucoma and OCT: detecting Progression and “Red Disease”Face to Face with AssessmentNoNo1.50
Sudden Visual LossFace to Face with AssessmentYesNo1.50
DEWS II: Redefining Dry EyeFace to Face with AssessmentYesNo1.50
The Optometrist's Role in Refractive & Cataract SurgeryFace to Face with AssessmentNoNo1.50

Acknowledgement of Country

In the spirit of reconciliation Optometry Australia acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.