Intravitreal Injection Workshop
Date: 13/06/2019
Venue: Bairnsdale International Hotel, 355 Main Street, Bairnsdale, VIC, 3875
Provider: Australian Centre for Sight
Learning Objectives
- Understand 1- Indications for intravitreal injections in retinal vein occlusions (RVO)
- 1- Indications for intravitreal injections in diabetic macular oedema (DMO / DME).
- 1- Indications for intravitreal injections in age related macular degeneration (AMD).
- 1- Indications for intravitreal injections in other cases
- 1- Complications of intravitreal injections.
- 1- Intravitreal injection technique – variations and implications
- 1- Anaesthetic requirements
- 1- Sterile precautions
- 1- Needle safety
- 1- Endophthalmitis prophylaxis
- 1- Postoperative monitoring after intravitreal injections
- 1- Postoperative medication following intravitreal injections
- 1- What to do if you suspect Endophthalmitis?
- 1- Understanding VEGF and its role in retinal diseases.
- 1- Understanding Anti-VEGF and its effects.
- OCT interpretation for DME, RVO and AMD
Max points awarded: 6.00
Session Information
| Name |
|---|
| Intravitreal Injection Workshop |
| Activity Type |
| Face to Face Small Workshop |
| Therapeutic? |
| No |
| Manufacturer/Supplier? |
| No |
| Points for attending & Passing Assessment |
| 6.00 |
| Name | Activity Type | Therapeutic? | Manufacturer/ Supplier? | Points for attending & Passing Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intravitreal Injection Workshop | Face to Face Small Workshop | No | No | 6.00 |