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[INVITE ONLY] Spectacular Sunday 2019

Date: 17/02/2019

Venue: The Westin Sydney, 1 Martin Pl,Tower Eye, 100 Market St, Sydney, NSW, 2000

Provider: Jay Yohendran

Contact: Kathy Tran, [E] kathy@northernsydneycataract.com.au, [P] 9958 0552

Learning Objectives

  • Understand how astigmatism is assessed and corrected with cataract surgery
  • Discuss the different IOL options to discuss with patients considering cataract surgery
  • Understand how IOLs are inserted
  • Understand the basics of phacodynamics
  • Discuss new therapeutic options in glaucoma
  • A review of vitamins and dry AMD: what vitamins to use now
  • Understand the difference between wet and dry Macular Degeneration
  • Appreciate what’s new in the future of AMD treatment
  • Understand what the next step is in managing a patient who does not respond to treatments anymore
  • Understand the risks and complications of intravitreal injections
  • Understand the surgical procedures for treating a blocked tear duct - Endo and External DCR
  • Understand the processes involved in performing a nasolacrimal lavage
  • Appreciate the dangerous causes of ptosis not to be missed
  • Appreciate when to monitor and when to refer lid lesions
  • Understand when surgical intervention is required for blocked tear ducts
  • Understand how a vitrectomy is performed
  • Understand when and why to refer for vitrectomy surgery
  • Understand the management of patients post vitrectomy
  • Understand the causes, risks, treatments and management options for patients with retinal tears/holes/detachments
  • Understand the role of optometrists in the management of patients with chronic anterior uveitis

Max points awarded: 20.00

Session Information

Name
DCR surgery and Set-up
Activity Type
Face to Face with Assessment
Therapeutic?
No
Manufacturer/Supplier?
No
Points for attending & Passing Assessment
2.00
Name
Process of Cataract Surgery
Activity Type
Face to Face with Assessment
Therapeutic?
No
Manufacturer/Supplier?
No
Points for attending & Passing Assessment
2.00
Name
Vitrectomy Surgery
Activity Type
Face to Face with Assessment
Therapeutic?
No
Manufacturer/Supplier?
No
Points for attending & Passing Assessment
2.00
Name
Low Vision Aids
Activity Type
Face to Face with Assessment
Therapeutic?
No
Manufacturer/Supplier?
No
Points for attending & Passing Assessment
2.00
Name
Cataract Surgery & Glaucoma
Activity Type
Face to Face with Assessment
Therapeutic?
Yes
Manufacturer/Supplier?
No
Points for attending & Passing Assessment
3.00
Name
Clinical Cases with Dr Hersh
Activity Type
Face to Face with Assessment
Therapeutic?
No
Manufacturer/Supplier?
No
Points for attending & Passing Assessment
3.00
Name
Clinical Cases with Dr Vicky Lu
Activity Type
Face to Face with Assessment
Therapeutic?
Yes
Manufacturer/Supplier?
No
Points for attending & Passing Assessment
3.00
Name
All about AMD
Activity Type
Face to Face with Assessment
Therapeutic?
No
Manufacturer/Supplier?
No
Points for attending & Passing Assessment
3.00

NameActivity TypeTherapeutic?Manufacturer/
Supplier?
Points for attending &
Passing Assessment
DCR surgery and Set-upFace to Face with AssessmentNoNo2.00
Process of Cataract SurgeryFace to Face with AssessmentNoNo2.00
Vitrectomy SurgeryFace to Face with AssessmentNoNo2.00
Low Vision AidsFace to Face with AssessmentNoNo2.00
Cataract Surgery & GlaucomaFace to Face with AssessmentYesNo3.00
Clinical Cases with Dr HershFace to Face with AssessmentNoNo3.00
Clinical Cases with Dr Vicky LuFace to Face with AssessmentYesNo3.00
All about AMDFace to Face with AssessmentNoNo3.00

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.