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MetWest Optometrist Open Night

Date: 11/02/2025 (AEDT)

Venue: 17 Hereward Highway Blacktown , NSW, 2148

Provider: Presmed Australia Pty Ltd

Contact: Nikki Bresler, [E] nbresler@presmed.com.au, [P] 0481180856

Activity Outline

We are excited to invite you to our Optometrist Open Night at MetWest Eye Centre.

This special event is an excellent opportunity to connect with fellow professionals as well as see the facility and gain insight into what your patients will experience when referred to our amazing team of ophthalmologists.

Event Highlights:

• Presentations from 5 leading Ophthalmologists

• Networking opportunities with industry peers

• Refreshments and Q&A sessions

Event Details:

Date: Tuesday, 11 February 2025

Time: 5.45pm to 8.45pm

Location: MetWest Eye Centre, 17 Hereward Highway, BLACKTOWN NSW 2148

Cost: FREE

For more information, please contact marketing@presmed.com.au

We look forward to seeing you there!


Learning Objectives

  • Understand the pathophysiological basis of macro aneurysm
  • Understand potential complications of macro aneurysm
  • Understand the treatment options in macro aneurysm, including systemic disease
  • Identify the key surgical techniques for retinal detachment repair
  • Analyse common intraoperative challenges and solutions
  • Evaluate postoperative outcomes and complications through case studies
  • Recognise when patients may be suitable for referral for a MIGs
  • Identify patients who have undergone MIGs surgery
  • Recognise some of the potential short-term and long-term complications following MIGs
  • Understand where MIGs fit into the paradigm of glaucoma management
  • Better appreciate common cornea and oculoplastic presentations in optometry
  • Understand pre-operative planning and biometric measurements
  • Recognise intraoperative considerations and modifications to surgery
  • Have knowledge of post-operative care regimes

Max CPD hours awarded: 1.25

Session Information

Name
Macro aneurysm, a wolf in sheep's clothing
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
Cataract surgery in extremes of refractive error
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
An update on Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery
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
Cornea and oculoplastics for the optometrist in 15 minutes
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
No
Therapeutic?
No
Duration of CPD Session/Module
0.25
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
0.25
Name
Retinal detachment repair
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
Yes
Therapeutic?
No
Duration of CPD Session/Module
0.25
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
0.25

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.