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Macular Masquerades

Date: 7/09/2022 (AEST)

Venue: The Maribyrnong Boathouse, 7 The Boulevard, Moonee Ponds, VIC, 3039

Provider: Novartis

Contact: Charlie Almond, [E] Charlie.almond@novartis.com, [P] 0481450278

Learning Objectives

  • Confidently identify AMD, DMO, and CMO secondary to RVO on OCT
  • Develop a differential for macular pathology as seen on OCT
  • Identify signs on OCT which may suggest another cause of macular pathology other than AMD and DMO
  • Understand causes and treatments of patients developing Diplopia post cataract surgery
  • Develop a better understanding of assessment of the post-surgical socket in relation to enucleation with implant versus evisceration
  • Develop a better understanding of assessment of the causes of discomfort and discharge and how these issues are treated
  • Develop a better understanding of the psychological issues that patients have with their seeing eye and concerns about the cosmoses of the prosthesis

Max CPD hours awarded: 2.75

Session Information

Name
Macular Masquarades
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
Yes
Therapeutic?
No
Duration of CPD Session/Module
1
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
1.25
Name
Diplopia Post-Cataract Surgery
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
Yes
Therapeutic?
No
Duration of CPD Session/Module
0.75
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
1
Name
Artificial Eyes
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
Yes
Therapeutic?
No
Duration of CPD Session/Module
0.25
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
0.5

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.