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First Aid for the Eyes & What Keratoplasty is That and Why?

Date: 24/03/2021 (AEST)

Venue: Live Webinar, QLD, 4032

Provider: Brisbane North Eye Centre

Contact: Bill Watson, [E] bill.w@bnec.com.au, [P] 0418882140

Learning Objectives

  • Understand why different surgical options are best suited to different eye conditions
  • Understand different options for corneal grafting techniques
  • Understand post-operative management of different corneal graft surgery
  • Understand the factors influencing long term graft survival
  • Understand most common eye emergencies
  • Understand first aid consideration for each of these emergencies
  • Understand referral pathways for common eye emergencies
  • Understand therapeutic considerations for treatment of a range of eye conditions

Max CPD hours awarded: 2

Session Information

Name
What keratoplasty is this and why//first aid and the eye
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
No
Therapeutic?
Yes
Duration of CPD Session/Module
2
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
2

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.