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Hole lot About Macula

Date: 1/05/2019

Venue: Suite 201,38b Albert Avenue CHATSWOOD, NSW, 2067

Provider: Chatswood Eye Specialists

Contact: Mel Rice, [E] office@chatswoodeye.com, [P] 9411 5000

Learning Objectives

  • AMD Imaging and Treatment Update – Dr Nagi Assaad At the completion of the CPD activity, participants should be able to: 1. Review benefits of different retinal imaging modalities 2. Appreciate use of autofluorescence in diagnosis of retinal pathology 3. Review classification of drusen and their prognosis
  • Macular holes/vitreomacular traction – Dr Gaurav Bhardwaj At the completion of the CPD activity, participants should be able to: 1. Appreciate disease progression of FTMH 2. Review risks of developing FTMH 3. Understand possible treatment options for FTMH
  • Surgery for Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy – Dr John Downie At the completion of the CPD activity, participants should be able to: 1. Review the pathophysiology of Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy 2. Review Treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy 3. Review Recent Studies pertinent to the treatment of Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy 4. Review indications for surgical intervention for Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy
  • OCT Interpretation – Dr Derek Chan At the completion of the CPD activity, participants should be able to: 1. Appreciate differences between normal and pathologic OCTs 2. Assess and interpret OCT findings in a clinical context 3. Correlate symptoms, clinical findings and OCTs

Max points awarded: 6.00

Session Information

Name
OCT Interpretation
Activity Type
Face to Face with Assessment
Therapeutic?
No
Manufacturer/Supplier?
No
Points for attending & Passing Assessment
1.50
Name
Surgery for Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy
Activity Type
Face to Face with Assessment
Therapeutic?
No
Manufacturer/Supplier?
No
Points for attending & Passing Assessment
1.50
Name
Macular holes and Vitreomacular Traction
Activity Type
Face to Face with Assessment
Therapeutic?
No
Manufacturer/Supplier?
No
Points for attending & Passing Assessment
1.50
Name
AMD Imaging and Treatment Update
Activity Type
Face to Face with Assessment
Therapeutic?
No
Manufacturer/Supplier?
No
Points for attending & Passing Assessment
1.50

NameActivity TypeTherapeutic?Manufacturer/
Supplier?
Points for attending &
Passing Assessment
OCT InterpretationFace to Face with AssessmentNoNo1.50
Surgery for Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy Face to Face with AssessmentNoNo1.50
Macular holes and Vitreomacular Traction Face to Face with AssessmentNoNo1.50
AMD Imaging and Treatment Update Face to Face with AssessmentNoNo1.50

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.