Is Corneal X-Linking a Game Changer for Keratoconus?
Date: 23/05/2024 (AEST)
Venue: Live Webinar - Online
Provider: University of Canberra: Discipline of Optometry
Contact: Mark Feltham, [E] mark.feltham@canberra.edu.au, [P] 0499154733
Activity Outline
An evening with a world class Ophthalmologist and two Optometrists discussing new surgical techniques and treatments for keratoconus.
Presentation 1 (7:00-7:45pm): Corneal Crosslinking as a Game Changer for Keratoconus - Prof Colin Chan
Presentation 2 (7:45-8:30pm): Therapeutically managing keratoconus after corneal X-Linking - Dr Jai Siddireddy
Presentation 3 (8:30-9:00pm): Optometry competency requirements for current fifth year Optometry students - Dr Vicki Evans
Learning Objectives
- Diagnose and understand X-Linking as a treatment for keratoconus
- Know when and how to triage irregular corneal conditions
- Understand the competency standard requirements for fifth year Optometry students
- Appreciate how to therapeutically treat the cornea after corneal cross linking
Max CPD hours awarded: 2
Session Information
| Name |
|---|
| Is Corneal X-Linking a Game Changer for Keratoconus? |
| Clinical? |
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
| Yes |
| Therapeutic? |
| Yes |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
| 2 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
| 2 |