Lane Cove Eye Surgery - Ophthalmic Updates
Date: 7/05/2024 (AEST)
Venue: 1 Birdwood Avenue, Lane Cove, NSW, 2066
Provider: The Gordon Eye Surgery
Contact: Donna Glenn, [E] d.glenn@gordoneye.com.au, [P] 0294181488
Activity Outline
An update designed for optometrists by sub-specialty ophthalmologists regarding effective referral for conditions such as macular degeneration, cataract and eye lid conditions.
Learning Objectives
- To review intravitreal therapies available in Australia, understand the mechanism of action of the latest intravitreal medication approved for neovascular age-related macular degeneration (faricimab / vabysmo) and review the clinical trial results for this medication in wet macular degeneration and diabetic macular oedema.
- • Understand the basic principles of biometry • Be aware of the optics of various lens types (diffractive, refractive, EDOF) • Understand monovision • Know the principles of ray-tracing • Be aware of the concept of "blue light hazard"
- Recognise the clinical signs that differentiate between benign and malignant eyelid lesions, with understanding effective referral criteria
- Understand common types and causes of eyelid malposition. Understand the initial non-surgical treatment of eyelid malposition. Recognise the criteria for referral of surgical treatment of eyelid malposition.
Max CPD hours awarded: 2
Session Information
| Name |
|---|
| Update on faricimab: A new medication for AMD and DMO |
| Clinical? |
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
| Yes |
| Therapeutic? |
| Yes |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
| 0.5 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
| 0.5 |
| Name |
|---|
| Cataract surgery: Lens options and pitfalls |
| Clinical? |
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
| Yes |
| Therapeutic? |
| No |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
| 0.5 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
| 0.5 |
| Name |
|---|
| Eyelid Lesions |
| Clinical? |
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
| Yes |
| Therapeutic? |
| No |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
| 0.5 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
| 0.5 |
| Name |
|---|
| Eyelid Malposition |
| Clinical? |
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
| Yes |
| Therapeutic? |
| No |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
| 0.5 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
| 0.5 |