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FILL IT, FREEZE IT, BRACE IT, ACE IT - PATHWAYS TO RETINAL DETACHMENT REPAIR

Date: 1/12/2020

Venue: Queensland Retina Specialists Ground Floor, Boundary Court, 55 Little Edward St, Spring Hill, QLD, 4000

Provider: Queensland Retina Specialists

Contact: Emi Cheng, [E] emic@qldretinaspecialists.com.au, [P] (07) 3555 5960

Learning Objectives

  • Classify Retinal Detachment
  • Describe the best treatment option for peripheral holes and tears
  • Explain the importance of PPV in retinal detachment repair
  • Implement techniques for co-management of RD with ophthalmology colleagues
  • Compare and contrast the advantages and disadvantages of gas or oil fill
  • Compare and contrast the use of cryotherapy and endolaser in RD repair
  • Understand the patient journey in post-operative recovery from RD surgery, along with appropriate outcome expectations
  • Recognise red flags for poor future prognosis & explain how to intervene
  • Differentiate and characterise different surgical approaches for management of retinal detachment

Max CPD hours awarded: 2.75

Session Information

Name
Grand Rounds - Fill It, Freeze It, Brace it, Ace It - Pathways to Retinal Detachment Repair
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
No
Therapeutic?
No
Duration of CPD Session/Module
2.25
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
2.75

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.