Corneal Therapeutics & Periocular Lesions: Green Lights & Red Flags
Date: 7/09/2022 (AEST)
Venue: Zest Waterfront Venues, 237 Spit Road Mosman, NSW, 2088
Provider: Forest Eye Surgery
Contact: Dana Robaei, [E] info@foresteyesurgery.com.au, [P] 0422 128 763
Learning Objectives
- Gain an appreciation of the presentation and spectrum of periocular lesions
- Identify clinical ‘red flags’ that suggest malignancy and should prompt specialist referral
- Gain an understanding of treatment options and future trends in treating periocular tumours
- Appreciate the anatomical constraints and special considerations in periocular reconstruction
- To gain an in-depth understanding of neurotrophic keratitis, its clinical features, common causes, and management, including the role of Cenegermin eye drops.
- To be updated on the latest treatments for Fuchs’ corneal endothelial dystrophy including non-surgical options such as ROCK inhibitors and future of cell therapy.
- To develop knowledge of the latest treatment option for severe dry eye disease, including an algorithm for prescribing ciclosporin eye drops in the optometric setting
Max CPD hours awarded: 1.5
Session Information
| Name |
|---|
| Periocular Lesions: Green Lights & Red Flags |
| 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 |
|---|
| Corneal Therapeutics |
| Clinical? |
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
| No |
| Therapeutic? |
| Yes |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
| 0.5 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
| 0.75 |