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 |