Gold Coast & Tweed Eye Doctors – Optometry GALA 2025

Gold Coast & Tweed Eye Doctors - Optometry GALA 2025

Date: 16/02/2025 (AEST)

Venue: The Star: 1 Casino Dr, Broadbeach 

Provider: Gold Coast & Tweed Eye Doctors

Contact: Sue Pocock, [E] sue.pocock@gcteyedoctors.com.au, [P] 07 5612 5222

Activity Outline

Gold Coast & Tweed Eye Doctors will be hosting their 4th GALA event on Sunday 16th February 2025 at The Star, Broadbeach.

Joins Drs Matthew Green, Esra Sanli, Travers Weaver and A/Prof Heather Russell on more information talks covering all aspects of Ophthalmology.  Other guest speakers will also join our program for the day.

Learning Objectives

• Understand the clinical presentation of ptosis (levator dysfunction), dermatochalasis (excess eyelid skin), and brow ptosis (drooping eyebrows)
• Understand the anatomical differences and diagnostic tests (e.g., margin reflex distance, lid crease evaluation) used to distinguish between ptosis, dermatochalasis and brow ptosis and recognize the i
• Identify when functional eyelid surgery is needed based on visual field obstruction and patient symptoms
• Understand the referral criteria for oculoplastic evaluation in cases of ptosis, dermatochalasis, and brow ptosis
• Learn the appropriate use of visual field testing to document the functional impact of eyelid conditions
• Know the indications for cosmetic blepharoplasty and how it differs from functional eyelid surgeries
• Understand the patient counselling process for cosmetic vs. functional procedures
• Review the role of optometrists in postoperative care, including recognizing complications and assisting with patient follow-up
• Recognise the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to managing patients with eyelid disorders, including the optometrist’s role in identifying, referring, and co-managing cases with oculoplastic
• Discuss how optometrists can support patients in the preoperative and postoperative phases of care, ensuring optimal visual and aesthetic outcomes
• Recognize the signs and symptoms of common surgical retina emergencies, including retinal detachment, vitreous haemorrhage, and endophthalmitis
• Utilize appropriate diagnostic tools and techniques for effectively diagnosing retinal emergencies, including the role of history-taking, clinical examination, and imaging modalities
• Be aware of various surgical interventions available for retinal emergencies, including indications for vitrectomy and scleral buckle procedures
• Understand the urgency of different retinal emergencies and when to refer patients to a specialist for surgical intervention
• Critically evaluate a range of retinal cases, identifying key clinical features and challenges presented in each scenario
• Apply improved diagnostic reasoning by discussing differential diagnoses and appropriate investigative approaches for various retinal conditions
• Discuss and formulate management plans based on case presentations, considering both medical and surgical options
• Engage in group discussions, sharing insights and experiences to enhance collective understanding of complex retinal cases
• Integrate current guidelines and evidence into their discussions, fostering a deeper understanding of best practices in retinal care
• Assess vision accurately in children
• Gain confidence in diagnosing amblyopia as the cause of reduced vision in one or both eyes and managing the cause
• Know what to do next when there is no obvious cause on refraction and clinical examination ie: when and what ancillary tests to use
• Apply ‘tricks of the trade’ in testing vision for unilateral and bilateral reduced vision
• Be aware of red flags in reduced vision
• Understand the new treatment options available to improve vision for keratoconic patients
• Understand when to refer someone for keratoconus treatment
• Know when to refer for a corneal graft vs CAIRS
• Know when to refer for CXL combined with PTK
• Apply evidence-based practice to a series of keratoconic cases
• Understand the difference between a DMEK, DWEK and DSAEK
• Know when to monitor the cornea and when to refer
• Understand the new trabeculectomy treatment options (Presserflo)
• Know when to refer for a stent vs shunt
• Know how to diagnose glaucoma using evidence-based practice
• Know when to manage and when to refer on glaucoma patients
• Know the treatment options available for corneal scaring after an infection

Max CPD hours awarded: 6.25 

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