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Looking Ahead

Date: 3/04/2019

Venue: The Union- High St Penrith, NSW, 2750

Provider: Nepean Eye Specialists

Contact: Noy phothirath, [E] nepeaneyespecialists@retina.com.au, [P] 0247373360

Learning Objectives

  • To learn what novel agents are being investigated
  • Understand why these agents are better
  • Understand how they will change our clinical practice
  • To discuss the principles of collaborative care in glaucoma
  • Salient points in history and clinical examination
  • Common medication issues related to glaucoma
  • Encouraging compliance
  • Clinical differentiation of diabetic retinopathy from other retinal vasculopathies in patients with diabetes.
  • Management of sight threatening lesions in diabetic retinopathy and barriers to achieving best outcomes for patients.
  • Recognising intermediate uveitis and awareness of important retinal complications.

Max points awarded: 6.00

Session Information

Name
Update on Clinical Trials: how they will change how we practice
Activity Type
Face to Face with Assessment
Therapeutic?
No
Manufacturer/Supplier?
No
Points for attending & Passing Assessment
2.00
Name
Partner with Glaucoma
Activity Type
Face to Face with Assessment
Therapeutic?
Yes
Manufacturer/Supplier?
No
Points for attending & Passing Assessment
2.00
Name
Retinal case studies
Activity Type
Face to Face with Assessment
Therapeutic?
No
Manufacturer/Supplier?
No
Points for attending & Passing Assessment
2.00

NameActivity TypeTherapeutic?Manufacturer/
Supplier?
Points for attending &
Passing Assessment
Update on Clinical Trials: how they will change how we practiceFace to Face with AssessmentNoNo2.00
Partner with GlaucomaFace to Face with AssessmentYesNo2.00
Retinal case studiesFace to Face with AssessmentNoNo2.00

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.