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Marsden Eye Specialists 2024 Optometry Conference

Date: 27/07/2024 (AEST)

Venue: 2 Macquarie Street, Parramatta, NSW, 2150

Provider: Marsden Eye Specialists

Contact: Faraz Ahmed, [E] marsdenliaison@marsdeneye.com, [P] 02 9635 7077

Activity Outline

Join Marsden Eye Specialists for a groundbreaking conference at Club Parramatta on Saturday, July 27th, 2024, from 5:30pm to 9:30pm. Delve into cutting-edge ophthalmology with our esteemed speakers:

- A/Prof Ashish Agar explores "Glaucoma Surgery in the 21st Century: A Whole New World!"

- Dr Terence Tan presents "Retinal Grand Rounds: A Day in the Medical Retinal Clinic."

- Dr Jennifer Arnold provides an "Update on Marsden Eye Research."

- Dr Kwon Kang discusses "Dislocation of IOL."

- Dr Edwin Figueira uncovers "Eyelashes: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly."

- Dr Samuel Dance shares insights into "Innovations in Refractive and Intraocular Lens Technology."

This is a first-of-its-kind event by Marsden Eye Specialists, offering invaluable knowledge for medical professionals and enthusiasts alike. Attendance is free, with convenient onsite parking and catering provided. Don't miss this unique opportunity to be at the forefront of ocular advancements. Register now for an enlightening evening!

Learning Objectives

  • to understand the anatomy and normal physiology of eyelashes
  • to understand the terminology for various anomalies of eyelashes
  • to have a baseline knowledge of the various management options and associations of common eyelashes anomalies
  • Understand that there has been a paradigm shift in glaucoma surgery
  • Recognise the new technologies that have driven this change
  • Appreciate the roles of both conventional and new surgical procedures
  • Understand objectives of clinical research trials
  • Update clinical trials currently open for recruiting
  • Understand new research directions in atrophic macula degeneration
  • Identify clinical signs of IOL dislocation
  • Discuss potential problems caused by dislocation of intraocular lens
  • Explore options of managing IOL dislocation
  • To increase awareness of choroidal neovascularization secondary to central serous retinopathy
  • Management of toxoplasmosis chorioretinitis
  • To highlight the importance of screening for hydroxychloroquine retinotoxicity
  • Explore recent advancements in materials and surgical techniques
  • Assess their clinical benefits for patient outcomes
  • Anticipate future directions shaping the landscape of ophthalmic surgery and vision correction.

Max CPD hours awarded: 3

Session Information

Name
Glaucoma Surgery in the 21st Century: A Whole New World!
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
Retinal Grand Rounds: A Day in the Medical Retinal Clinic
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
Update on Marsden Eye Research
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
Dislocation of IOL
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
Eyelashes: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
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
Innovations in Refractive and Intraocular Lens Technology
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
Yes
Therapeutic?
No
Duration of CPD Session/Module
0.5
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.