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Northern Beaches Cataract Retina and Glaucoma End of Year Education Evening

Date: 1/11/2023 (AEDT)

Venue: The Palms, 327 Mona Vale Road, Terrey Hills , NSW, 2084

Provider: Northern Beaches Cataract

Contact: Aymee Loftus, [E] aymeeloftus@northernbeachescataract.com.au, [P] 9981 2033

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the various forms of herpetic eye disease
  • How to monitor Premature babies
  • Understanding unequal pupils
  • Understanding diabetic retinopathy
  • To gain a better understanding of the role of Vit B 3 in glaucoma management
  • To gain a better understanding of the role of cardiovascular exercise in glaucoma management
  • To gain a better understanding of the role of 'mindfulness' in glaucoma management
  • To gain a better understanding of Glaucoma Management
  • Understand what Glaucoma Medications and when to use
  • Understand the co management of Glaucoma
  • Know why we choose a certain lens in cataract surgery
  • Understand the use of lubricants prior to taking measurements for surgery
  • Understand combination eye drops following surgery
  • Knowledge of the difference between Type I, Type II and gestational diabetes
  • Knowledge of frequency of screening of diabetic retinopathy in pregnancy
  • Knowlege of treatment considerations for diabetic retinopathy in pregnancy

Max CPD hours awarded: 2.75

Session Information

Name
Herpetic Eye Disease: How to Manage Various Cases
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
Case studies
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
"Is there anything else I can do for my glaucoma, Doc?"
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
No
Therapeutic?
Yes
Duration of CPD Session/Module
0.5
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
0.5
Name
Glaucoma medications and management
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
Cataract cases
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
Diabetic retinopathy and pregnancy
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
No
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.