Dry Eye Academy
Date: 18/08/2019
Venue: Marriott Hotel, Corner Exhibition & Lonsdale St, VIC, 3000
Provider: Alcon Vision Care
Contact: Kiani Pandit, [E] kiani.pandit@alcon.com, [P] 0448 292 255
Learning Objectives
- Understand tear film physiology
- Understand the epidemiology & pathogenesis of Dry Eye Disease (DED)
- Understand the TFOS DEWS II Definition and classification system for (DED)
- Understand the diagnosis methodology of DED
- Understand how to use Dry Eye diagnostic tests for assessing the eye and the adnexa
- Understand how to use Dry Eye diagnostic tests for assessing the tears
- Understand the management and therapy of Dry Eye Disease
- Understand treatment options, artificial tears at all levels and what patients most likely to use
- Understand the chemistry behind aqueous and lipid layer tear supplements and their role behind DED
- Understand limitations in treatment options and referring for ophthalmic surgery
- Understand best clinical practice with DED and current Dry Eye treatment trends
Max points awarded: 12.75
Session Information
Name |
---|
Tear Film Physiology |
Activity Type |
---|
Face to Face without Assessment |
Therapeutic? |
---|
Yes |
Manufacturer/Supplier? |
---|
No |
Points for attending & Passing Assessment |
---|
0.67 |
Name |
---|
Epidemiology, Pathophysiology and Diagnosis |
Activity Type |
---|
Face to Face without Assessment |
Therapeutic? |
---|
Yes |
Manufacturer/Supplier? |
---|
No |
Points for attending & Passing Assessment |
---|
1.33 |
Name |
---|
Workshop 1 – assessing the eye & adnexa |
Activity Type |
---|
Face to Face Small Workshop |
Therapeutic? |
---|
Yes |
Manufacturer/Supplier? |
---|
No |
Points for attending & Passing Assessment |
---|
2.25 |
Name |
---|
Workshop 2 – Assessing the tears |
Activity Type |
---|
Face to Face Small Workshop |
Therapeutic? |
---|
Yes |
Manufacturer/Supplier? |
---|
No |
Points for attending & Passing Assessment |
---|
2.25 |
Name |
---|
Work shop 3 - Dry eye and referring for ophthalmic surgery |
Activity Type |
---|
Face to Face Small Workshop |
Therapeutic? |
---|
Yes |
Manufacturer/Supplier? |
---|
No |
Points for attending & Passing Assessment |
---|
2.25 |
Name |
---|
Treatment – Eyedrops (Step 1 DEWS II) |
Activity Type |
---|
Face to Face without Assessment |
Therapeutic? |
---|
Yes |
Manufacturer/Supplier? |
---|
No |
Points for attending & Passing Assessment |
---|
1.00 |
Name |
---|
Treatment – Others, Step 1-4 of DEWS II |
Activity Type |
---|
Face to Face without Assessment |
Therapeutic? |
---|
Yes |
Manufacturer/Supplier? |
---|
No |
Points for attending & Passing Assessment |
---|
1.00 |
Name |
---|
Case Studies |
Activity Type |
---|
Face to Face without Assessment |
Therapeutic? |
---|
Yes |
Manufacturer/Supplier? |
---|
No |
Points for attending & Passing Assessment |
---|
1.00 |
Name |
---|
Meet the Expert/s (KOL/s) – discussion of dry eye and its treatment/impact |
Activity Type |
---|
Face to Face without Assessment |
Therapeutic? |
---|
Yes |
Manufacturer/Supplier? |
---|
No |
Points for attending & Passing Assessment |
---|
1.00 |
Name | Activity Type | Therapeutic? | Manufacturer/ Supplier? | Points for attending & Passing Assessment |
---|
Tear Film Physiology | Face to Face without Assessment | Yes | No | 0.67 |
Epidemiology, Pathophysiology and Diagnosis | Face to Face without Assessment | Yes | No | 1.33 |
Workshop 1 – assessing the eye & adnexa | Face to Face Small Workshop | Yes | No | 2.25 |
Workshop 2 – Assessing the tears | Face to Face Small Workshop | Yes | No | 2.25 |
Work shop 3 - Dry eye and referring for ophthalmic surgery | Face to Face Small Workshop | Yes | No | 2.25 |
Treatment – Eyedrops (Step 1 DEWS II) | Face to Face without Assessment | Yes | No | 1.00 |
Treatment – Others, Step 1-4 of DEWS II | Face to Face without Assessment | Yes | No | 1.00 |
Case Studies | Face to Face without Assessment | Yes | No | 1.00 |
Meet the Expert/s (KOL/s) – discussion of dry eye and its treatment/impact | Face to Face without Assessment | Yes | No | 1.00 |