Latest research on myopia and case study discussion
Date: 15/10/2024 (AEDT)
Venue: Darling & Co, 157 Given Tce, Brisbane, QLD, 4064
Provider: Cornea & Contact Lens Society of Australia
Contact: This is a paid event. For people interested in attending please register via the CCLSA website here.
Activity Outline
This event will feature Dr Emily Woodman-Pieterse covering the latest in research on the management of myopia. It will cover all aspects of myopia management including spectacle lenses, contact lenses and atropine. Following this will be some case discussions on myopia management with Amy Tran.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the strengths and weaknesses of each method of myopia control
- Determine the most appropriate method of myopia control for each individual patient
- Understand the options for combination myopia management
- Overview the latest commercial developments and new releases in myopia control within Australia and globally, including optical and pharmacological treatments
- Apply the latest findings on dual therapy myopia control to understand which patients will benefit from supplementing optical treatments with low dose atropine
- Discuss how blue- and red-light therapies are being used as an adjunct to traditional myopia control strategies and evaluate the safety profiles
Max CPD hours awarded: 2
Session Information
| Name |
|---|
| Latest Research and Developments in Myopia Control |
| Clinical? |
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
| Yes |
| Therapeutic? |
| Yes |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
| 1.25 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
| 1.25 |
| Name |
|---|
| Myopia management case discussion |
| Clinical? |
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
| Yes |
| Therapeutic? |
| Yes |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
| 0.75 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
| 0.75 |