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Myopia Control: Myopia Progression and How to Control It & Contact lenses For Kids - Never Too Young

Date: 4/05/2022 (AEST)

Venue: 171 Darby St, Cooks Hill, NSW, 2300

Provider: Cornea & Contact Lens Society of Australia

Contact: Alexa Norton, [E] info@cclsa.org.au, [P] 02 9431 8676

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Learning Objectives

  • Understand the indications for myopia progression and axial elongation
  • Raise awareness of the need for myopia control
  • Understand the benefits and challenges for prescribing myopia control treatments in a younger population
  • Become familiar with the various options for controlling myopia including spectacle lens designs, contact lenses and pharmaceutical treatments
  • Understand the indications for contact lenses in paediatric and care
  • Understand the benefits and challenges for prescribing contact lenses for a younger population
  • Become familiar with the contact lens options for this younger population

Max CPD hours awarded: 2

Session Information

Name
Contact Lenses For Kids - Never Too Young
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
No
Therapeutic?
No
Duration of CPD Session/Module
0.75
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
0.75
Name
Myopia Progression and How to Control It
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
No
Therapeutic?
No
Duration of CPD Session/Module
1.25
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
1.25

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.