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Corneal Foreign Body Removal Wetlab

Date: 11/05/2022 (AEST)

Venue: Queensland Eye Institute, 140 Melbourne Street South Brisbane , QLD, 4101

Provider: Queensland Eye Institute

Contact: Brendan Cronin, [E] brendan.cronin@qei.org.au, [P] 07 3239 5000

Learning Objectives

  • Be able to examine a patient with a corneal foreign body and assess for any penetration
  • Know and be able to implement the immediate optometric management of a penetrating eye injury
  • Know what medications to prescribe post corneal foreign body removal
  • Understand the management of complications post corneal foreign body removal
  • Be able to safely remove a corneal foreign body
  • Understand the different methods of corneal foreign body removal and the equipment used

Max CPD hours awarded: 1.75

Session Information

Name
Theory of corneal foreign body removal
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
No
Therapeutic?
Yes
Duration of CPD Session/Module
0.5
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
0.75
Name
Wetlab: Small Group FB Removal Practice at Slit-Lamp Stations
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
Yes
Therapeutic?
Yes
Duration of CPD Session/Module
1
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
1
Name
Wetlab: Small Group FB Removal Practice at Slit-Lamp Stations
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
Yes
Therapeutic?
Yes
Duration of CPD Session/Module
1
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
1
Name
Wetlab: Small Group FB Removal Practice at Slit-Lamp Stations
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
Yes
Therapeutic?
Yes
Duration of CPD Session/Module
1
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
1

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.