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Eye Specialists Centre Optometry Seminar

Date: 5/12/2023 (AEDT)

Venue: Level 3/2 Crofts Avenue, Hurstville , NSW, 2220

Provider: Retina and Macula Specialists

Contact: Lisa Purvis, [E] admin@maculaspecialists.com.au, [P] 0295701522

Activity Outline

Eye Specialists Centre Optometry Education Evening - 5th December 2023 @ 6pm - Club Central Hurstville

Speakers:

Dr Raj Chalasani - Optic Neuropathy

Dr Oliver Lau - Neovascular Glaucoma

Dr Amy Pai - Dry AMD

Learning Objectives

  • List conditions which can mimic glaucomatous optic neuropathy
  • Identify clinical features which help in differentiating glaucomatous from non-glaucomatous optic neuropathies
  • Understand the pathophysiology of neovascular glaucoma and list common predisposing conditions
  • Understand the treatment of neovascular glaucoma, including glaucoma tube surgery
  • Better understand the clinical and OCT features of dry AMD and Geographic Atrophy
  • Better understand the common risk factors for Dry AMD
  • Better understand current and future directions in GA management

Max CPD hours awarded: 1.5

Session Information

Name
Optic Neuropathy
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
No
Therapeutic?
Yes
Duration of CPD Session/Module
0.5
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
0.5
Name
Neovascular Glaucoma
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
No
Therapeutic?
Yes
Duration of CPD Session/Module
0.5
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
0.5
Name
Dry AMD
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
No
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.