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Forrest Eye Care CPD Evening June 2024

Date: 5/06/2024 (AEST)

Venue: 12 Blackwood Street, Mitchelton, QLD, 4053

Provider: Forrest Eye Care

Contact: Emily McKeever, [E] reception@forresteye.com, [P] 07 38552605

Activity Outline

Dr Michael Forrest will host an educational evening covering the following topics: Intermittent Exotropia and Swollen Discs. 

Learning Objectives

  • Develop an understanding of the different approaches to treatment of intermittent exotropia
  • Learn the causes and symptoms of intermittent exotropia
  • Understand the indications for surgery
  • Learn how to collaboratively manage intermittent exotropia
  • Confidently identify disc swelling and what to do once they have been identified
  • Learn the associated symptoms requiring urgent referral and the differential diagnosis that swollen discs may represent
  • Better understand the role OCT plays in the diagnosis of swollen discs

Max CPD hours awarded: 1.5

Session Information

Name
Intermittent Exotropia
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
Yes
Therapeutic?
No
Duration of CPD Session/Module
0.75
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
0.75
Name
Swollen Discs
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
Yes
Therapeutic?
No
Duration of CPD Session/Module
0.75
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
0.75

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.