OCT Imaging in AMD Management and Latest Research Updates
Date: 11/11/2019
Venue: 7/32 Gisborne Street, VIC, 3002
Provider: Centre for Eye Research Australia
Contact: Zhichao Wu, [E] wu.z@unimelb.edu.au,
Learning Objectives
- To understand the retinal layers visualised with optical coherence tomography (OCT) imaging.
- To understand the appearance of conventional early signs of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) on OCT imaging.
- To understand the appearance of new risk factors (such as reticular pseudodrusen) in the early stages of AMD on OCT imaging.
- To understand the appearance of late AMD on OCT imaging, and signs warranting ophthalmology referral.
- To understand the appearance of subclinical signs of late AMD on OCT imaging.
- To informed about ongoing research projects for patients with AMD that they can be referred to.
Max points awarded: 6.00
Session Information
| Name |
|---|
| OCT Imaging in AMD Management and Latest Research Updates |
| Activity Type |
| Face to Face with Assessment |
| Therapeutic? |
| No |
| Manufacturer/Supplier? |
| No |
| Points for attending & Passing Assessment |
| 6.00 |
Join us at the Centre for Eye Research Australia to update your knowledge about how to interpret optical coherence tomography (OCT) imaging in the clinical management of patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) – as well as an update on ongoing research projects in Victoria that patients with AMD can be involved in.