MetWest Optometrist Conference 2024
Date: 7/04/2024 (AEDT)
Venue: Hudson Hotel & Events Centre, 5 Quinn Ave, Seven Hills, NSW, 2147
Provider: Presmed Australia Pty Ltd
Contact: Nikki Bresler, [E] nbresler@presmed.com.au, [P] 0481180856
Activity Outline
In association with PresMed Australia it gives us great pleasure to welcome you to the MetWest 2024 Optometrist Conference.
The ophthalmology conference is an exciting opportunity for you to further your knowledge and connect with other professionals in the industry.
With an impressive lineup of speakers, you can expect to hear about the latest advancements in the field and gain valuable insights that can be applied in your own practice and workplace.
What’s more, the chance to interact with exhibitors is an excellent way to stay ahead of the curve in terms of the latest industry trends and products.
Register soon to secure your spot at this event.
Learning Objectives
- 1. Understand new treatments for Geographic Atrophy in dry AMD 2. Understand the benefits of different AntiVegf medication 3. Understand the limitations of different Antivegf medication
- - Review of corneal diseases that affect IOL choice incl keratoconus and EBMD - Intercurrent eye disease factors that affect IOL choice incl PXF, ARMD and glaucoma - Patient- related factors incl personality, hobbies, profession
- 1) Identify vision threatening causes of red eyes and glaucoma 2) Development a management scheme for treating urgent glaucoma patients 3) Identify causes of chronic red eyes associated with glaucoma treatment and presentation
- To broaden retinal knowledge beyond the common diseases and have an approach to rare retinal conditions and diagnostic dilemmas.
- To understand different types of anaesthesia for cataract surgery including their pros and cons. To provide guidance and advice to patients undergoing cataract surgery.
Max CPD hours awarded: 2
Session Information
| Name |
|---|
| Not always a floater: Uncommon Retinal Disorders |
| Clinical? |
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
| Yes |
| Therapeutic? |
| No |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
| 0.25 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
| 0.25 |
| Name |
|---|
| Anaesthesia for Cataract Surgery - A Simple Guide For Health Care Providers |
| Clinical? |
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
| Yes |
| Therapeutic? |
| Yes |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
| 0.25 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
| 0.25 |
| Name |
|---|
| A review of AMD, including Vabysmo and what’s new in Geographic Atrophy treatments |
| Clinical? |
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
| Yes |
| Therapeutic? |
| Yes |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
| 0.25 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
| 0.5 |
| Name |
|---|
| Determinants of intraocular lens selection in cataract surgery |
| Clinical? |
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
| Yes |
| Therapeutic? |
| No |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
| 0.25 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
| 0.5 |
| Name |
|---|
| The red eyes of glaucoma |
| Clinical? |
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
| Yes |
| Therapeutic? |
| Yes |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
| 0.25 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
| 0.5 |