Keratoconus: Detection and Management
Provider: Mivision
Contact: Nikki Byrne, [E] nikki@mivision.com.au, [P] 02 8336 8616
Activity Outline
Keratoconus has a prevalence of up to one in 84 people in
the Australian population. Understanding the tips for early diagnosis, the
management required at diagnosis, appropriate information for a thorough
referral and the numerous treatments available is important for such a common
disease.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the incidence of keratoconus in the Australian community
- Appreciate why certain information in the referral can assist in accessing faster treatment
- Know how to screen for the disease with autorefractors and a retinoscope
- Understand the many surgical treatment options
- Understand how glasses and contact lenses can be used to manage the disease
Max CPD hours awarded: 1.5
Session Information
| Name |
|---|
| Keratoconus: Detection and Management |
| Clinical? |
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
| No |
| Therapeutic? |
| No |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
| 1 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
| 1.5 |