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CW7 Binocular Indirect Ophthalmoscopy, Pre-corneal Fundus Lens Eval, Scleral Indentation & ContactL

Date: 10/08/2019

Venue: 374 Cardigan Street, VIC, 3053

Provider: Australian College of Optometry

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

Learning Objectives

  • List the purposes and benefits of BIO
  • Describe the technique of scleral indentation
  • Understand the optics of BIO
  • Explain how a pre-corneal fundus lens examination is carried out
  • Discuss some troubleshooting steps that should be borne in mind when performing BIO and pre-corneal fundus lens evaluations
  • Identify the equipment that is used to perform BIO
  • Recognise the range of pre-corneal fundus lenses
  • Analyse the information that is obtained by means of BIO and use it to counsel a patient
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the technique of contact fundus lens examination
  • Perform the technique of BIO
  • Perform the technique of scleral indentation
  • Perform pre-corneal contact lens evaluation and contact fundus lens examinations

Max points awarded: 12.00

Session Information

Name
Binocular indirect ophthalmoscopy
Activity Type
Face to Face with Assessment
Therapeutic?
No
Manufacturer/Supplier?
No
Points for attending & Passing Assessment
3.00
Name
Practical session
Activity Type
Face to Face Small Workshop
Therapeutic?
No
Manufacturer/Supplier?
No
Points for attending & Passing Assessment
9.00

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.