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Dry Eye Disease Short Course

Date: 7/08/2023 - 25/08/2023 (AEST)

Venue: Online - via Zoom

Provider: School of Optometry and Vision Science, University of New South Wales

Contact: Lindsay Moore, [E] shortcourses.health@unsw.edu.au

Registration: https://shortcourses.health.unsw.edu.au/courses/dry-eye-disease-diagnosis-and-management-august-2023

Learning Objectives

  • Describe normal ocular surface anatomy and how it changes in dry eye disease.
  • Identify the clinical signs of dry eye disease to detect and sub-type dry eye disease.
  • Differentially diagnose dry eye disease from other conditions.
  • Identify key risk factors for dry eye disease.
  • Create a record-keeping system to enable a smooth workflow for diagnosis and management.
  • Develop communication skills necessary for management of patients with dry eye disease.
  • Devise short and long-term management plans for dry eye disease.
  • Formulate co-management of dry eye disease with other health professionals.
  • List the factors for staying abreast with the changes in the field and critically appraise any introductions to the field of dry eye disease

Max CPD hours awarded: 30

Session Information

Name
Dry Eye Disease Short Course - Week 1
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
Yes
Therapeutic?
Yes
Duration of CPD Session/Module
10
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
10
Name
Dry Eye Disease Short Course - Week 2
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
Yes
Therapeutic?
Yes
Duration of CPD Session/Module
10
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
10
Name
Dry Eye Disease Short Course - Week 3
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
Yes
Therapeutic?
Yes
Duration of CPD Session/Module
10
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
10

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.