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Core Topics in Eye Health – Like Pilates for Eyes

Date: 7/08/2019

Venue: Level 5 Conference Room, Westside Private Hospital, 32 Morrow Street, Taringa, QLD, 4068

Provider: Insight Eye Surgery

Contact: Shelley Mallett, [E] admin@insighteyesurgery.com.au, [P] 07 3154 1515

Learning Objectives

  • identify ocular issues that should be addressed prior to cataract surgery, and explain to the patient why
  • explain to a patient the different IOL choices available and why IOL choice is based on both expectations and anatomical suitability
  • have increased confidence in explaining current treatment approaches for diabetic macular oedema
  • knowing what to look for in epiretinal membrane patients, and when to refer on
  • explain the difference between full thickness and lamellar macular holes
  • describe a modern stepwise treatment approach to glaucoma

Max points awarded: 6.00

Session Information

Name
. Cataract Reformer – our approach: mono, multi, toric, who and why
Activity Type
Face to Face with Assessment
Therapeutic?
Yes
Manufacturer/Supplier?
No
Points for attending & Passing Assessment
1.50
Name
Diabetic Macular Oedema Treatment – anti-VEGF, steroids, NSAIDs.. who and when
Activity Type
Face to Face with Assessment
Therapeutic?
Yes
Manufacturer/Supplier?
No
Points for attending & Passing Assessment
1.50
Name
Surgical Retina – core workout – ERM, Macular hole, retinal holes and tears – when to refer, when intervention is the answer
Activity Type
Face to Face with Assessment
Therapeutic?
No
Manufacturer/Supplier?
No
Points for attending & Passing Assessment
1.50
Name
Glaucoma crunches – diagnostics and stepwise treatment
Activity Type
Face to Face with Assessment
Therapeutic?
Yes
Manufacturer/Supplier?
No
Points for attending & Passing Assessment
1.50

NameActivity TypeTherapeutic?Manufacturer/
Supplier?
Points for attending &
Passing Assessment
. Cataract Reformer – our approach: mono, multi, toric, who and whyFace to Face with AssessmentYesNo1.50
Diabetic Macular Oedema Treatment – anti-VEGF, steroids, NSAIDs.. who and whenFace to Face with AssessmentYesNo1.50
Surgical Retina – core workout – ERM, Macular hole, retinal holes and tears – when to refer, when intervention is the answerFace to Face with AssessmentNoNo1.50
Glaucoma crunches – diagnostics and stepwise treatmentFace to Face with AssessmentYesNo1.50

Acknowledgement of Country

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