CW4 Orthokeratology Workshop
Date: 6/07/2019
Venue: ACO 374 Cardigan St, Carlton, VIC, 3053
Provider: Australian College of Optometry
Contact: Liz Salvatore, [E] cpd@aco.org.au, [P] 03 9349 7477
Learning Objectives
- Describe the three key clinical techniques for assessing corneal integrity
- Demonstrate an awareness of the signs of keratoconus
- Identify corneal changes related to orthokeratology
- Describe the technique of orthokeratology and the benefits that it offers
- Identify corneal topography patterns of response to orthokeratology lens wear
- Demonstrate familiarity with appropriate refractive limits and indications for orthokeratology
- Describe some of the serious complications of contact orthokeratology lens wear for a patient and the management of the problems
- Use a corneal topographer and a corneal tomographer
- Interpret standard reports for topography and tomography
- Understand the use of the Flat-K and Delta-K indices with orthokeratology
- Discuss the prevalence of myopia
- Describe the importance of orthokeratology in the context of myopia control
- Demonstrate familiarity with parameter selection for orthokeratology fitting
- Discuss the fitting and parameter selection for orthokeratology lenses
- Recognise both, ideal and unsuitable fluorescein fitting pattern appearances with orthokeratology lenses
- Demonstrate familiarity with appropriate refractive limits and indications for orthokeratology
- Identify key corneal topography and tomographic patterns diagnostic of irregular corneal conditions such as keratoconus
- Explain the wearing schedule to a new orthokeratology lens wearerv
- Explain the after-care schedule to a new orthokeratology lens wearer
- Discuss the adverse effects of orthokeratology
Max points awarded: 18.00
Session Information
| Name |
|---|
| Orthokeratology - Overview |
| Activity Type |
| Face to Face with Assessment |
| Therapeutic? |
| No |
| Manufacturer/Supplier? |
| No |
| Points for attending & Passing Assessment |
| 3.00 |
| Name |
|---|
| Orthokeratology (technique, corneal patterns, refractive limits, complications) |
| Activity Type |
| Face to Face with Assessment |
| Therapeutic? |
| No |
| Manufacturer/Supplier? |
| No |
| Points for attending & Passing Assessment |
| 3.00 |
| Name |
|---|
| Tomography and topography |
| Activity Type |
| Face to Face Small Workshop |
| Therapeutic? |
| No |
| Manufacturer/Supplier? |
| No |
| Points for attending & Passing Assessment |
| 3.00 |
| Name |
|---|
| Orthokeratology and Myopia |
| Activity Type |
| Face to Face with Assessment |
| Therapeutic? |
| No |
| Manufacturer/Supplier? |
| No |
| Points for attending & Passing Assessment |
| 3.00 |
| Name |
|---|
| orthokeratology prac session |
| Activity Type |
| Face to Face Small Workshop |
| Therapeutic? |
| No |
| Manufacturer/Supplier? |
| No |
| Points for attending & Passing Assessment |
| 6.00 |
| Name | Activity Type | Therapeutic? | Manufacturer/ Supplier? | Points for attending & Passing Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orthokeratology - Overview | Face to Face with Assessment | No | No | 3.00 |
| Orthokeratology (technique, corneal patterns, refractive limits, complications) | Face to Face with Assessment | No | No | 3.00 |
| Tomography and topography | Face to Face Small Workshop | No | No | 3.00 |
| Orthokeratology and Myopia | Face to Face with Assessment | No | No | 3.00 |
| orthokeratology prac session | Face to Face Small Workshop | No | No | 6.00 |