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Dry Eye Academy

Date: 4/08/2019

Venue: Novotel Sydney Darling Harbour, 70-100 Murray Street, Pyrmont, NSW, 2009

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

NameActivity TypeTherapeutic?Manufacturer/
Supplier?
Points for attending &
Passing Assessment
Tear Film PhysiologyFace to Face without AssessmentYesNo0.67
Epidemiology, Pathophysiology and DiagnosisFace to Face without AssessmentYesNo1.33
Workshop 1 – assessing the eye & adnexa Face to Face Small WorkshopYesNo2.25
Workshop 2 – Assessing the tears Face to Face Small WorkshopYesNo2.25
Work shop 3 - Dry eye and referring for ophthalmic surgeryFace to Face Small WorkshopYesNo2.25
Treatment – Eyedrops (Step 1 DEWS II)Face to Face without AssessmentYesNo1.00
Treatment – Others, Step 1-4 of DEWS II Face to Face without AssessmentYesNo1.00
Case StudiesFace to Face without AssessmentYesNo1.00
Meet the Expert/s (KOL/s) – discussion of dry eye and its treatment/impact Face to Face without AssessmentYesNo1.00

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.