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Mad Hatter's Tea Party: Through the Looking Glass

Date: 30/08/2024 (AEST)

Venue: 6 Macquarie Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000

Provider: Sydney Retina Clinic & Day Surgery

Contact: Giulia Moretti, [E] giulia.moretti@acurio.com.au, [P] 02 9221 3755

Activity Outline

Learning Objectives

  • Identify specific retinal changes present in high myopes
  • Describe the disease trajectory of high myopes
  • Understand the management of a high myopia patient
  • Describe the treatment options for a high myopia patient with retinal complications
  • Understand the pathophysiology of choroidal neovascularisation
  • Describe the symptoms associated with CNV
  • Interpret OCT scans relating to CNV
  • Understand the role of imaging in the diagnosis of choroidal neovascularisation
  • Be aware of the treatment options for CNV
  • Be aware of the signs and symptoms of uveitis
  • Understand what tests are required to diagnose uveitis
  • Describe the challenges of cataract surgery in patients with diabetic retinopathy
  • Understand how cataract surgery can affect diabetic retinopathy
  • Understand what factors must be considered when discussing cataract surgery with a diabetic patient
  • Understand potential causes of ocular hypertension
  • Understand the complications arising from ocular hypertension
  • Describe the treatment options for ocular hypertension
  • Describe the visual symptoms of CSR
  • Describe the patient population most affected by CSR
  • Identify the treatment options available for a patient with CSR
  • Identify the most recent clinical trials
  • Understand the results of recent clinical trials

Max CPD hours awarded: 3

Session Information

Name
Mad Hatter's Tea Party: Through the Looking-Glass
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
No
Therapeutic?
No
Duration of CPD Session/Module
3
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
3

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.