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Eye Specialists and Hunter Laser Vision Ophthalmic Education Evening

Date: 14/09/2022 (AEST)

Venue: Merewether Surf House, 5 Henderson Parade, Merewether, NSW, 2291

Provider: Eye Specialists

Contact: Emma Benn, [E] emma.benn@eyespecialists.net.au, [P] 0249408255

Learning Objectives

  • Understand which Keratoconic patient's require Ophthalmic referral
  • Understand indications for Crosslinking therapy
  • Appreciate the role of Kerarings and phakic intraocular lenses in this group of patients (Keratoconus)
  • Understand the indications and role of cornea grafting in Keratoconus
  • Know the indications and contraindications for corneal grafting
  • Recognise the various types of corneal graft techniques
  • Understand the management principles of common post-graft complications
  • Understand which patients are most (and least) suitable to refer for refractive surgery
  • Understand the likely options offered for refractive surgery
  • Understand the realistic expectations of the treatment of refractive surgery

Max CPD hours awarded: 3

Session Information

Name
Keratoconus
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
No
Therapeutic?
No
Duration of CPD Session/Module
0.75
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
1
Name
Corneal Grafting: An Overview of Indications, Techniques and Outcomes
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
No
Therapeutic?
No
Duration of CPD Session/Module
0.75
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
1
Name
Excimer Laser Refractive Surgery – What Happened to That?
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
No
Therapeutic?
No
Duration of CPD Session/Module
0.75
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
1

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.