Herpetic eye disease and the CLEAR report
Date: 1/09/2025 ()
Venue: Darling & Co, 157 Given Tce, Paddington, QLD, 4064
Provider: Cornea & Contact Lens Society of Australia
Contact: CCLSA Secretary, [E] info@cclsa.org.au, [P] 02 9431 8676
Activity Outline
The diagnosis and management of herpetic eye disease can be challenging and stressful. This talk aims to provide optometrists with all the knowledge required to manage these presentations with confidence.
Practical tips from the 2022 CLEAR report on Contact Lens Evidence-Based contact lens practice will be shared. Contact Lens Water Surface Technologies and why the matter to our patients in our quest in improving contact lens retention will also be discussed.
Learning Objectives
- Describe of the different manifestations of ocular HSV and VZV.
- Accurately diagnose and manage herpetic eye disease.
- Discuss the role of topical steroids in the management of herpetic eye disease.
- Describe the key factors associated with contact lens comfort, in particular friction, lubricity and shear stress
- Describe the recommended aftercare routine and suggested frequency for soft contact lenses
- Discuss best practices for care regimen and teaching application and removal
Max CPD hours awarded: 2
Session Information
| Name |
|---|
| Practical tips you need to know from CLEAR-Evidence-based contact lens practice |
| Clinical? |
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
| Yes |
| Therapeutic? |
| No |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
| 1 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
| 1 |
| Name |
|---|
| Herpetic Eye Disease - Everything you need to know! |
| Clinical? |
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
| Yes |
| Therapeutic? |
| Yes |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
| 1 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
| 1 |