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Herpetic Eye Disease

Date: 22/09/2021 (AEST)

Venue: Suite 2, Ground Floor/99 Bathurst St, TAS, 7000

Provider: Optometry Tas

Contact: Jonathan Jones, [E] j.jones@optometry.org.au, [P] (03) 6224 3360

Learning Objectives

  • HSV virology
  • Clinical features of HSK
  • Role of PCR and other virological testing
  • Treatment of HSK
  • What to think about when the patient is no responding to treatment
  • Management of stromal vascularisation
  • The effects of herpetic infection on the eye
  • Common complications: o Recognition o Differential diagnosis o Treatment
  • Rare complications: o Recognise potential threat to sight o Facilitate prompt referral

Max CPD hours awarded: 2

Session Information

Name
Herpetic Eye Disease
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
Yes
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.