Evidence-based Myopia Management Short Course
Date: 17/04/2023 - 19/05/2023 (AEST)
Venue: University of New South Wales, NSW, 2033
Provider: School of Optometry and Vision Science, University of New South Wales
Contact: [P] 0290656112
Learning Objectives
- Identify key risk factors for myopia development or progression
- Describe benefits and limitations of current optical, pharmacological and
behavioural interventions for progressive myopia
- Apply specialised ophthalmic technologies and methodologies necessary for
appropriate management of progressive myopia
- Demonstrate knowledge to be able to competently design, develop and revise a
management plan for progressive myopia involving optical, pharmacological or
behavioural interventions
- Communicate in an ethical and knowledgeable manner with patients and their
parents and/or guardians of the management of their progressive myopia
Max CPD hours awarded: 20
Session Information
| Name |
|---|
| Welcome and Q&As Self-Assessment Survey |
| Clinical? |
|---|
| No |
| Interactive? |
|---|
| Yes |
| Therapeutic? |
|---|
| No |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
|---|
| 0.5 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
|---|
| 0.5 |
| Name |
|---|
| Module 1 (Part 1) - Introduction to the module |
| Clinical? |
|---|
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
|---|
| Yes |
| Therapeutic? |
|---|
| Yes |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
|---|
| 1 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
|---|
| 1 |
| Name |
|---|
| Module 1 Asynchronous ▪ Myopia classifications ▪ Refractive error development ▪ Animal models of myopia Epidemiology of myopia ▪ Monitoring myopia progression |
| Clinical? |
|---|
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
|---|
| No |
| Therapeutic? |
|---|
| No |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
|---|
| 5 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
|---|
| 5 |
| Name |
|---|
| Module 2 Asynchronous ▪ Fixed risk factors for myopia ▪ Modifiable risk factors for myopia ▪ Outdoor time ▪ Near work behaviour |
| Clinical? |
|---|
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
|---|
| No |
| Therapeutic? |
|---|
| No |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
|---|
| 3 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
|---|
| 3 |
| Name |
|---|
| Synchronous Weeks 1-2 review webinar ▪ Case study analysis exercise |
| Clinical? |
|---|
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
|---|
| Yes |
| Therapeutic? |
|---|
| No |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
|---|
| 2 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
|---|
| 2 |
| Name |
|---|
| Module 3 Asynchronous ▪ Spectacles for myopia control ▪ Contact lenses for myopia control ▪ Orthokeratology for myopia control |
| Clinical? |
|---|
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
|---|
| No |
| Therapeutic? |
|---|
| No |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
|---|
| 3 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
|---|
| 3 |
| Name |
|---|
| Module 3 Synchronous ▪ Case study analysis exercise |
| Clinical? |
|---|
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
|---|
| Yes |
| Therapeutic? |
|---|
| No |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
|---|
| 1 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
|---|
| 1 |
| Name |
|---|
| Asynchronous Module 4 ▪ Atropine for myopia control ▪ Other pharmacological interventions for myopia control ▪ Clinical considerations |
| Clinical? |
|---|
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
|---|
| No |
| Therapeutic? |
|---|
| Yes |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
|---|
| 2.5 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
|---|
| 2.5 |
| Name |
|---|
| ▪ Weeks 3-4 review webinar ▪ Case study analysis exercise ▪ Closure |
| Clinical? |
|---|
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
|---|
| Yes |
| Therapeutic? |
|---|
| Yes |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
|---|
| 2 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
|---|
| 2 |
| Name | Clinical? | Interactive? | Therapeutic? | CPD Hours |
|---|
| Welcome and Q&As Self-Assessment Survey | No | Yes | No | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Module 1 (Part 1) - Introduction to the module | Yes | Yes | Yes | 1 | 1 |
| Module 1 Asynchronous ▪ Myopia classifications ▪ Refractive error development ▪ Animal models of myopia Epidemiology of myopia ▪ Monitoring myopia progression | Yes | No | No | 5 | 5 |
| Module 2 Asynchronous ▪ Fixed risk factors for myopia ▪ Modifiable risk factors for myopia ▪ Outdoor time ▪ Near work behaviour | Yes | No | No | 3 | 3 |
| Synchronous Weeks 1-2 review webinar ▪ Case study analysis exercise | Yes | Yes | No | 2 | 2 |
| Module 3 Asynchronous ▪ Spectacles for myopia control ▪ Contact lenses for myopia control ▪ Orthokeratology for myopia control | Yes | No | No | 3 | 3 |
| Module 3 Synchronous ▪ Case study analysis exercise | Yes | Yes | No | 1 | 1 |
| Asynchronous Module 4 ▪ Atropine for myopia control ▪ Other pharmacological interventions for myopia control ▪ Clinical considerations | Yes | No | Yes | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| ▪ Weeks 3-4 review webinar ▪ Case study analysis exercise ▪ Closure | Yes | Yes | Yes | 2 | 2 |