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Insight Eye Surgery educational update for Optometrists - confidence in collaborative care

Date: 27/03/2019

Venue: Insight Eye Surgery, Suite 203, Level 2, Westside Private Hospital, Taringa, QLD, 4068

Provider: Insight Eye Surgery

Contact: Melinda Lees, [E] info@insighteyesurgery.com.au, [P] 07 3154 1515

Learning Objectives

  • To identify macular disorders that can mimic other more common presentations.
  • To know when to refer disorders of the macular for a retinal opinion and how urgently.
  • To identify the signs and symptoms of peripheral retinal disorders.
  • To have improved skills in distinguishing between which peripheral retinal disorders need treatment and which can be monitored.
  • Identify structures on an OCT and explain to a patient how OCT works
  • Understand the emerging role of OTCA in management of macular and retinal disorders
  • Identify the structures of the eye affected by diabetes.
  • To have an increased understanding of current and emerging treatments in diabetic eye disease.

Max points awarded: 4.00

Session Information

Name
Macular mimics- all is not always as it seems. When further imaging may be required to elucidate
Activity Type
Face to Face without Assessment
Therapeutic?
No
Manufacturer/Supplier?
No
Points for attending & Passing Assessment
1.00
Name
Peripheral perplexities - developing confidence in interpreting peripheral retinal signs
Activity Type
Face to Face without Assessment
Therapeutic?
No
Manufacturer/Supplier?
No
Points for attending & Passing Assessment
1.00
Name
OCT and OCTA - putting the jigsaw together
Activity Type
Face to Face without Assessment
Therapeutic?
No
Manufacturer/Supplier?
No
Points for attending & Passing Assessment
1.00
Name
The diabetic eye - a refresher and update of recent advances
Activity Type
Face to Face without Assessment
Therapeutic?
No
Manufacturer/Supplier?
No
Points for attending & Passing Assessment
1.00

NameActivity TypeTherapeutic?Manufacturer/
Supplier?
Points for attending &
Passing Assessment
Macular mimics- all is not always as it seems. When further imaging may be required to elucidateFace to Face without AssessmentNoNo1.00
Peripheral perplexities - developing confidence in interpreting peripheral retinal signsFace to Face without AssessmentNoNo1.00
OCT and OCTA - putting the jigsaw togetherFace to Face without AssessmentNoNo1.00
The diabetic eye - a refresher and update of recent advancesFace to Face without AssessmentNoNo1.00

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.