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Interactive case study based optometry education night

Date: 2/04/2024 (AEDT)

Venue: 3A/9-13 Redmyre Road, Strathfield, NSW, 2135

Provider: Strathfield Retina Clinic

Contact: James Wong, [E] events@strathfieldretina.com.au, [P] (02) 9746 3378

Activity Outline

These optometry night sessions are aimed at educating our local optometrists in both the diagnostic and management challenges for conditions of the retina, with an emphasis on both wet and dry macular degeneration. Findings from current clinical trials will also be discussed.

Speakers will vary over the two nights and will be listed on the Events section of our website; https://www.strathfieldretina.com.au/events .

Please indicate when registering which night you would like to attend.

Please RSVP or call the clinic beforehand as places are limited.  

Learning Objectives

  • To update attendees on the mechanism of action and clinical trial data for faricimab in neovascular macular degeneration and diabetic macular edema.
  • To update attendees on the latest data for current and emerging treatments of geographic atrophy
  • To improve understanding of multimodal imaging in differentiating maculopathies
  • To improve interpretation of OCT and OCT angiography in macular disorders
  • To improve differential diagnosis of peripheral retinopathies utilizing ultrawide field imaging
  • To improve understanding of management issues in treating neovascular macular degeneration and diabetic macular edema

Max CPD hours awarded: 2

Session Information

Name
Retinal Case Studies
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
Yes
Therapeutic?
Yes
Duration of CPD Session/Module
1.75
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.