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Educational Evening with Ophthalmic Associates March 2024

Date: 26/03/2024 (AEDT)

Venue: Shop 1, Bayway Centre, 34 John Street, Warners Bay, NSW, 2282

Provider: Dr Kuo Luong Lee

Contact: Sarah Gibbons, [E] practice@ophthalmicassociates.com.au, [P] +61240034881

Activity Outline

This educational evening will consist of 4 separate sessions, each lasting a total of 30 minutes in duration.

Within each session, the presenting doctor will deliver a short lecture using PowerPoint slides and videos.

There will be a chance at the end of every session for Q & A with the doctor presenting.

Learning Objectives

  • Identify different types of visual field patterns
  • Understand the nuances in the visual field criteria for driving
  • Appreciate how subtle clues in visual fields can change the decision making process
  • Understand the Pharmacology, laser procedures, MIGS, and the surgical filtering procedures for Glaucoma.
  • Identify patients who require prompt referrals for systemic diseases – including red flags on history as well as examination
  • Understanding the common manifestations of rheumatological diseases in the eye
  • Understanding the consequences/side effects of commonly prescribed systemic medications
  • Understanding the importance of careful planning for cataract surgery for patients with systemic diseases to ensure excellent outcomes
  • Describe common OCT findings in vitreomacular diseases
  • Understanding different treatment strategies using intravitreal injections for common macular/retinal conditions

Max CPD hours awarded: 2

Session Information

Name
Medical and surgical retina case studies
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
Yes
Therapeutic?
Yes
Duration of CPD Session/Module
0.5
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
0.5
Name
Rapid fire cases
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
Yes
Therapeutic?
No
Duration of CPD Session/Module
0.5
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
0.5
Name
Medical and Surgical Management of Glaucoma
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
Yes
Therapeutic?
Yes
Duration of CPD Session/Module
0.5
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
0.5
Name
Ocular Manifestations of Systemic Diseases
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
Yes
Therapeutic?
Yes
Duration of CPD Session/Module
0.5
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
0.5

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.