Introducing retinal surgery and medicine to the Darling Downs
Date: 19/08/2020
Venue: St Andrews Hospital, 280 North Street, Rockville, QLD, 4350
Provider: Dr Andrew McAllister
Contact: Andrew McAllister, [E] eyes@toowoombaretina.com.au, [P] 0745800857
Learning Objectives
- What is a vitrectomy, how does the vitrectomy machine work, and be able to explain this to patients seen in optometry practices
- Examples of patients that require referral to a retinal surgeon
- When should diabetics be sent for a review to a retinal specialist
- What surgical and non surgical options are there for patients with no capsular support
- What new generation intraocular lenses are available from J&J
- What monofocal J&J intraocular lens would be recommended for distance and intermediate vision
Max points awarded: 4.50
Session Information
| Name |
|---|
| Introducing retinal surgery and medicine to the Darling Downs |
| Activity Type |
| Face to Face with Assessment |
| Therapeutic? |
| No |
| Manufacturer/Supplier? |
| No |
| Points for attending & Passing Assessment |
| 1.50 |
| Name |
|---|
| Surgical cases and examples of complex retinal and cataract surgery |
| Activity Type |
| Face to Face with Assessment |
| Therapeutic? |
| No |
| Manufacturer/Supplier? |
| No |
| Points for attending & Passing Assessment |
| 1.50 |
| Name |
|---|
| J&J Vision Intraocular lens range |
| Activity Type |
| Face to Face with Assessment |
| Therapeutic? |
| No |
| Manufacturer/Supplier? |
| Yes |
| Points for attending & Passing Assessment |
| 1.50 |