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Introducing Optometrists' Perspective of Care Before and After Cataract Surgery & Information Updates on Intravitreal Therapy to Medical Retinal Patients

Date: 18/10/2022 (AEST)

Venue: 189 Ruthven Street, North Toowoomba, QLD, 4350

Provider: Dr Andrew McAllister

Contact: Joyce Law, [E] eyes@toowoombaretina.com.au, [P] 0745800857

Learning Objectives

  • Optometrists' perspective of care with patient's cataract assessment & management plan before surgery
  • Optometrists' advice to the patient about different options of IOLs, pros & cons of each IOLs
  • Optometrists' continues management & care of post-cataract surgery patients after discharged from ophthalmology clinic
  • Communication with patients and ophthalmologists to embrace the opportunities and challenges of the use of PCIOLs
  • Patient assessment & differential diagnosis of medical retinal conditions
  • Advice & information education to medical retinal patients about intravitreal therapy
  • Understanding of Medicare requirements/PBS indications for approval of Anti-VEGF treatments
  • Overview of the Anti-VEGF market
  • Updates on future treatments/ latest Anti-VEGF to be approved by the TGA

Max CPD hours awarded: 1.5

Session Information

Name
Cataract Surgery: Before & After
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
Yes
Therapeutic?
Yes
Duration of CPD Session/Module
0.5
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
0.75
Name
Overview of the Anti-VEGF Market & Current PBS Indications
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
Yes
Therapeutic?
Yes
Duration of CPD Session/Module
0.5
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
0.75

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.