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Corneal Case Conundrums, Ophthalmolgists and Optometrists present a variety of all things cornea and contact lenses

Date: 20/04/2023 (AEST)

Venue: Brewlab Craft Beer Cafe, 22 Gepp Parade, Derwent Park, TAS, 7009

Provider: CCLSA Tasmania

Contact: Martin Robinson, [E] martinrobinsonoptom@gmail.com, [P] 0409874355

Learning Objectives

  • Attendees will learn how to create and dispense prosthetic soft contact lenses
  • Attendees will learn about emergency corneal transplant and the importance of acute triage.
  • Attendees will learn the importance of structured dry eye treatment which can lead to significant improvements with minimal intervention and cost.
  • Attendees will learn how corneal radial incisions can be used to treat high astigmatism.
  • Attendees will learn about the causes and impacts of corneal neo-vascularisation.
  • Attendeees will learn about treating corneal infections, best practice to treat these with current theraputic options.

Max CPD hours awarded: 2

Session Information

Name
Prosthetic Soft Contact lens fitting
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
Yes
Therapeutic?
No
Duration of CPD Session/Module
0.25
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
0.25
Name
Indolent Ulcer leading to perforation and emergency transplant
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
Yes
Therapeutic?
Yes
Duration of CPD Session/Module
0.25
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
0.25
Name
Arcuate Corneal Incisions to treat high Astigmatism
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
Yes
Therapeutic?
Yes
Duration of CPD Session/Module
0.25
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
0.25
Name
Dry Eye that anyone can treat
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
Yes
Therapeutic?
No
Duration of CPD Session/Module
0.25
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
0.25
Name
Corneal Neo-vascularisation: why it occurs, how to monitor & what to do if it progresses
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
Yes
Therapeutic?
Yes
Duration of CPD Session/Module
0.25
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
0.25
Name
Corneal infections: the good, the bad & the ugly
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
Yes
Therapeutic?
Yes
Duration of CPD Session/Module
0.25
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
0.25
Name
Panel Discussion & Extended Q & A
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
Yes
Therapeutic?
Yes
Duration of CPD Session/Module
0.5
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
0.5

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.