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Interactive Retina Case Study Optometry Night

Date: 16/10/2024 (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 Myopic Choroidal Neovascularization. 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 which night you would like to attend.

Please RSVP beforehand as places are limited.

Learning Objectives

  • To update attendees on prevalence and pathophysiology of myopic choroidal neovascularization
  • To identify symptoms and signs of surgical retinal cases including epiretinal membrane, macular hole and retinal detachment
  • To improve understanding of complications and management of high myopia
  • To improve understanding of post operative complications of cataract surgery in myopic patients
  • To identify signs and symptoms of pathological myopia
  • To improve interpretation of OCT and OCT angiography in macular disorders

Max CPD hours awarded: 2

Session Information

Name
Retinal Case Studies
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
Yes
Therapeutic?
Yes
Duration of CPD Session/Module
1.5
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.