CW6 AUG19 Dry Eye Clinical Workshop
Date: 3/08/2019
Venue: ACO 374 Cardigan Street Carlton, VIC, 3053
Provider: Australian College of Optometry
Contact: Liz Salvatore, [E] cpd@aco.org.au, [P] 03 9349 7477
Learning Objectives
- Discuss the importance of Meibomian gland dysfunction in the context of Sjögren disease
- List the various approaches to the treatment of dry eye disease (DED)
- Evaluate the use of thermal pulsation to treat DED
- Discuss the role of intense pulse light (IPL) therapy for the treatment of DED
- • Describe and classify the various forms of ocular surface disease (OSD) with particular emphasis on the TFOS Dews II
- Explain the range of conditions that are categorised as OSD
- Demonstrate an awareness of the epidemiology of OSD
- List the signs and symptoms of patients with OSD
- Discuss the diagnosis and management of OSD.
- Explain the benefits that photobiostimulation in the treatment of dry eye disease (DED)
- Discuss the indications for intense pulse light (IPL) treatment instead of topical therapy for DED
- Explain which patients would benefit from the administration of combined IPL, optimised power energy (OPE) and low light level therapy (LLLT) in the management of DED
- Describe the use of bead therapy and instant dry eye therapies to manage DED
- Evaluate the value of ‘steam treatment goggles’ to address Meibomian gland dysfunction.
- Demonstrate an ability the in-office treatment of blepharitis
- Explain the value of keratography in assessing dry eye.
Max points awarded: 12.00
Session Information
Name |
---|
Dry Eye – New Approaches to Management |
Activity Type |
Face to Face with Assessment |
Therapeutic? |
Yes |
Manufacturer/Supplier? |
No |
Points for attending & Passing Assessment |
3.00 |
Name |
---|
A Detailed Consideration of OSD |
Activity Type |
Face to Face with Assessment |
Therapeutic? |
Yes |
Manufacturer/Supplier? |
No |
Points for attending & Passing Assessment |
3.00 |
Name |
---|
Clinical workshop |
Activity Type |
Face to Face Small Workshop |
Therapeutic? |
Yes |
Manufacturer/Supplier? |
No |
Points for attending & Passing Assessment |
6.00 |
Name | Activity Type | Therapeutic? | Manufacturer/ Supplier? | Points for attending & Passing Assessment |
---|---|---|---|---|
Dry Eye – New Approaches to Management | Face to Face with Assessment | Yes | No | 3.00 |
A Detailed Consideration of OSD | Face to Face with Assessment | Yes | No | 3.00 |
Clinical workshop | Face to Face Small Workshop | Yes | No | 6.00 |