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Ophthalmology Education Evening

Date: 11/03/2020

Venue: Benito’s Restaurant, 1196 Nepean Hwy, Mount Eliza, VIC, 3931

Provider: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Australia - NSW Sponsor

Contact: Sarah Bell, [E] sarah.bell-1@novartis.com, [P] +61432765239

Learning Objectives

  • At the completion of the CPD activity, participants should be able to highlight benefits, risks and complications in order to educate their patients
  • At the completion of the CPD activity, participants should be able to identify what to look for in patients who have undergone SMILE surgery
  • At the completion of this CPD activity, participants should be able to review literature around SMILE surgery
  • At the completion of this CPD activity, participants should be able to understand specifics clinical signs aimed at elucidating clinical entities. Understand the systemic implications of eye signs and symptoms associated with floaters. Understand the the indications risks and benefits of different surgical management options.
  • At the completion of this CPD activity, participants should be able increase their awareness of varied posterior segment pathologies presenting as floaters.
  • At the completion of this CPD activity, participants should be able to identify differential diagnosis and management of posterior segment disease presenting with floaters.
  • At the completion of this CPD activity, participants should be able to identify how Ophthalmologists and Optometrists can better collaborate in the care of Glaucoma patients.
  • At the completion of this CPD activity, participants should be able to identify treatment goals in Collaborative Care between Ophthalmologists and Optometrists.

Max points awarded: 3.99

Session Information

Name
Introducing SMILE: Benefits; Risks; Rewards
Activity Type
Face to Face without Assessment
Therapeutic?
No
Manufacturer/Supplier?
No
Points for attending & Passing Assessment
1.33
Name
Floaters: Differential diagnosis and management
Activity Type
Face to Face without Assessment
Therapeutic?
No
Manufacturer/Supplier?
No
Points for attending & Passing Assessment
1.33
Name
Glaucoma Community Collaborative Care Program
Activity Type
Face to Face without Assessment
Therapeutic?
No
Manufacturer/Supplier?
No
Points for attending & Passing Assessment
1.33

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.