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ECOV/SA: Optic Neuropathies 

Date: 03/04/2023 (AEST)

Venue: Zoom Webinar

Provider: Optometry Vic/SA

Contact: Lisa Busuttil, [E] l.busuttil@optometry.org.au, [P] 0396529101

Learning Objectives

  • To develop a systematic approach for Neuro-ophthalmology cases
  • Understand different types of strokes
  • Understand the treatment options available for stroke patients
  • Understand the visual and ocular outcomes following strokes

Max CPD hours awarded: 2i

Session Information

Name
ECOVSA: 
Optic Neuropathies
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
Yes
Therapeutic?
No
Duration of CPD Session/Module
1.5
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
2

Neuro-Ophthalmology Challenges: Survival Guide to Diagnosing and Managing Neuro-Ophthalmic Conditions – Professor Celia Chen 

Neuro-Ophthalmology is not scary.   This workshop will present a series of Neuro-ophthalmology cases to review the systematic approach to diagnose neuro-ophthalmic conditions.

The course emphasises neuro-ophthalmologic emergencies and highlight important red flags that may signify life threatening or sight threatening conditions.   This  interactive case – based presentation will review techniques essential to diagnose neuro-ophthalmic conditions and discuss practical management plans.

Member Consultation Session

Members are also welcome to attend an informal discussion on topics ranging from the needs of mid-career optometrists, the possible integration with Optometry Tasmania and Optometry Australia and anything else you would like to raise with the team from OV/SA.

This will be held prior to the main presentation from 6.00pm-6.30pm.

To register your place, ensure you tick you will be also attending the Member Consultation when registering for this seminar.

Meet your speakers:


Professor Celia Chen
Professor Celia Chen is a Clinical Professor with University of South Australia and consultant neuro-ophthalmologist/ clinician-scientist at Flinders University. She completed a prestigious neuro-opthalmology fellowship at the Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins Hospital.

Celia is the current president of the Neuro-Ophthalmic Society of Australia.

Celia’s achievements include:

  • Over 90 peer reviewed papers in leading journals.
  • Raised more than $800,000 in funding, including prestigious Australia National Health and Medical Research Council grants and fellowships
  • Contributions to the field include committee roles at national and international conferences.

She has an excellent research record and is the recipient of both national and international scholarships and awards including the American Australian Education Fellowship, South Australian Science Excellence award, Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology Achievement awards.

Dr Chen is dedicated to providing mentorship and learning opportunities for young ophthalmologists in the Asia-Pacific region.  She has been doing field work in Cambodia for over 10 years and providing fellowship opportunity, through APAO Women in Ophthalmology International Fellowship Program, Kim Frumar Schlarship and Eye Surgeon’s Foundation fellowship program. This has helped young ophthalmologist from a developing country to receive fellowship training in a subspecialty area of ophthalmology, at an international training centre of excellence.


Thi Thi Nguyen
Thi graduated from Flinders University in 2015 and has experience working in a variety of practices in Adelaide. She splits her time between clinical and research work at Flinders University. In 2020, she begun clinical work at Flinders University’s optometry clinic, Health 2 Go, where she co-manages glaucoma and diabetic patients with the local public ophthalmology department at Flinders Medical Centre. She is also involved in optometric assessments of stroke and traumatic brain injury patients, in particular driving assessments for patients to return to driving.

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.