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Continuing Education in Eyecare - Orange

Date: 14/10/2019

Venue: The Lord Anson Hotel; 224 Anson St Orange, NSW, 2800

Provider: Vision Eye Institute

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

Learning Objectives

  • To be able to accurately assess and diagnose dry eye severity To review the available therapeutic treatment options for contact lens keratitis To understand refractive surgery options and suitability criteria and exclusion criteria
  • To be able to identify the common signs of trauma that present to optometrists and how to manage them. To be able to identify the signs of more severe ocular trauma that require referral for specialist care.
  • To understand the latest techniques used when performing corneal grafts and how to manage them after surgery.

Max points awarded: 6.00

Session Information

Name
Top 5 things to screen for before you send your patient to Sydney for refractive surgery
Activity Type
Face to Face with Assessment
Therapeutic?
Yes
Manufacturer/Supplier?
No
Points for attending & Passing Assessment
3.00
Name
Ocular Trauma
Activity Type
Face to Face with Assessment
Therapeutic?
Yes
Manufacturer/Supplier?
No
Points for attending & Passing Assessment
2.00
Name
What's new with corneal grafts?
Activity Type
Face to Face with Assessment
Therapeutic?
Yes
Manufacturer/Supplier?
No
Points for attending & Passing Assessment
1.00

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.