Dry Eye Disease Short Course
Date: 4/03/2024 - 22/03/2024 (AEDT)
Venue: Online - via CANVAS & Zoom
Provider: School of Optometry and Vision Science, University of New South Wales
Registration: https://lms.optometry.org.au/course/view.php?id=702
Activity Outline
This short course aims to equip you with the knowledge and skills to confidently diagnose and sub-type dry eye disease, and to differentially diagnose from other conditions such as blepharitis, neuropathic ocular pain and neurotrophic conditions.
The course further aims to equip you with the skills to manage dry eye disease with both therapeutic and non-therapeutic options, and to critically appraise the literature regarding new therapies as they are introduced.
The course provides an in-depth understanding of the tear film and ocular surface and how it changes when homeostasis is lost. It particularly emphasises the importance of understanding the pathophysiology of dry eye disease, so as to be able to better diagnose and manage patients in the clinical setting.
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 (Asynchronous) |
| Clinical? |
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
| No |
| Therapeutic? |
| Yes |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
| 8 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
| 8 |
| Name |
|---|
| Dry Eye Disease Short Course - Week 2 (Asynchronous) |
| Clinical? |
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
| No |
| 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 (Asynchronous) |
| Clinical? |
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
| No |
| Therapeutic? |
| Yes |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
| 8 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
| 8 |
| Name |
|---|
| Dry Eye Disease Short Course - Week 1 (Synchronous) |
| Clinical? |
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
| Yes |
| Therapeutic? |
| Yes |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
| 2 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
| 2 |
| Name |
|---|
| Dry Eye Disease Short Course - Week 3 (Synchronous) |
| Clinical? |
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
| Yes |
| Therapeutic? |
| Yes |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
| 2 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
| 2 |