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CW5JUL19 - The use of OCT for the Diagnosis of Glaucoma and Retinal Conditions

Date: 27/07/2019

Venue: tba, QLD, 4000

Provider: Australian College of Optometry

Contact: Liz Salvatore, [E] cpd@aco.org.au, [P] 03 9349 7477

Learning Objectives

  • Describe the fundamentals of OCT
  • Demonstrate an understanding of retinal anatomy and features
  • Discuss the clinical applications of OCT
  • List the main OCT scan profiles
  • List the criteria for selecting a particular OCT scan and the interpretation of the scan
  • Recognise artefacts on an OCT scan
  • Contrast fundus autofluorescence (FAF) and OCT
  • Discuss the role OCT and OCT- angiography in the diagnosis and management of macular diseases, retinal vascular disease and glaucoma
  • Explain how OCT scans complement information that is obtained by direct clinical observation and fluorescein angiography
  • List the OCT findings that are to be expected in various macular conditions such as age-related macular degeneration, diabetic macular oedema, venous occlusion, vitreo-retinal disease, epiretinal membrane, polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy, pigment epithelium detachment, choroidal neovascular maculopathy central serous retinopathy, vitelliform dystrophy, macular telangiectasia, vitreomacular adhesion and vitreomacular traction
  • Discuss the expected OCT findings that are associated with vascular disease, including diabetic macular oedema and retinal venous occlusion
  • Explain the value of OCT-angiography in the diagnosis of retinal ischaemia
  • Describe the applications of OCT-angiography in the diagnosis and management of glaucoma
  • Identify the different patterns of loss in glaucoma that are evident with OCT.
  • Compare and contrast visual field and OCT changes
  • Explain the integration of the RNFL and GCL scans in the evaluation of the risk of glaucoma

Max points awarded: 10.50

Session Information

Name
The Use of Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) in the Diagnosis and Management of Glaucoma and Retinal Conditions
Activity Type
Face to Face with Assessment
Therapeutic?
No
Manufacturer/Supplier?
No
Points for attending & Passing Assessment
3.00
Name
OCT for retinal cases
Activity Type
Face to Face Small Workshop
Therapeutic?
No
Manufacturer/Supplier?
No
Points for attending & Passing Assessment
3.00
Name
OCT for glaucoma
Activity Type
Face to Face Small Workshop
Therapeutic?
Yes
Manufacturer/Supplier?
No
Points for attending & Passing Assessment
4.50

NameActivity TypeTherapeutic?Manufacturer/
Supplier?
Points for attending &
Passing Assessment
The Use of Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) in the Diagnosis and Management of Glaucoma and Retinal ConditionsFace to Face with AssessmentNoNo3.00
OCT for retinal casesFace to Face Small WorkshopNoNo3.00
OCT for glaucomaFace to Face Small WorkshopYesNo4.50

Acknowledgement of Country

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