Regional Series: Oral Therapeutics
Date: 23/06/2025 (AEST)
Venue: Optometry Australia, 28 Drummond St Carlton, VIC, 3053
Provider: Optometry Vic/SA
Contact: Chynnae Jewell, [E] c.jewell@optometry.org.au, [P] 03 9652 9100
Activity Outline
This session will delve into a range of clinical conditions where oral therapeutic agents can play a role in a patient's treatment plan. Through engaging case discussions, we will examine the evidence supporting their use, explore key considerations for effective prescribing, and apply the principles of Quality Use of Medicines to ensure safe and appropriate medication management.
Learning Objectives
- Discuss the key considerations when prescribing oral therapeutics
- Identify conditions which may benefit from the use oral therapeutics
Max CPD hours awarded: 2
Session Information
| Name |
|---|
| Beyond the drop – Oral medications in the treatment of ocular disease |
| Clinical? |
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
| Yes |
| Therapeutic? |
| Yes |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
| 2 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
| 2 |
Meet your speaker:
|
Janelle Scully |
Janelle graduated with a Bachelor of Optometry from the University of Melbourne in 2007. She began her career at the Victorian College of Optometry (VCO), gaining experience across diverse settings, including community health services, Vision Australia low vision clinics in rural Victoria, and an Aboriginal community-controlled health service. Currently, as the Manager of Ocular Disease and Diagnostic Services at the Australian College of Optometry (ACO), Janelle provides clinical leadership in the retinal disease and glaucoma clinics, along with supervision of final year students. |
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