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Ophthalmology Highlights 2019

Date: 24/03/2019

Venue: Carousel Albert Park 22 Aughtie Drive Albert Park, VIC, 3205

Provider: Eyes First

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Learning Objectives

  • Dr Tu Tran “ Critical Diagnosis and Management of Uveitic Glaucoma” Objectives: 1. How do you diagnose? 2. How do you treat for ocular inflammation and how for glaucoma? 3. When is surgical intervention indicated?
  • Dr Wen Lim “ Updates on retinal vein occlusion” Objectives: 1. Describing ancillary testing in the diagnosis and workup for RVO’s. 2. List key features of relevant clinical trials that guide currect treatment of RVO’s. 3. Understand treatment options for RVO’s.
  • Dr Elaine Chong “the transplant-LESS future for Fuch’s endothelial dystrophy” 1. What is it? 2. Who is suitable? 3. When to refer patients?
  • Dr Tom Edwards “Latest trends and updates on ERM and retinal holes” 1. How do you grade ERM and retinal holes? 2. Understanding the aetiology and when to refer? 3. Latest treatments and outcomes for both.
  • Dr George Kong “MIGS vs other therapies in complicated glaucoma” 1. What are the prerequisites for MIGS surgery? 2. At what stage do you cease drops and refer on for MIGS sx? 3. MIGS vs trabeculectomy outcomes.
  • Dr Lana Del Porto “How successful is femtosecond laser and what should patients expect if referred for it” 1. How is modern cataract surgery performed? 2. The uses of femtosecond laser in surgery? 3. To review the latest research findings on LACS.
  • Dr Thanh Nguyen “Peripheral retinal findings on widefield imaging” 1. What to look out for on widefield imaging? 2. When to refer based on widefield imaging? 3. Latest trends in widefield imaging.
  • Dr Tu Tran Gonioscopy assessment with LIVE patients 1. To become more familiar with gonioscopy
  • Dr Lana Del Porto Strabismus/Neurological assessment with LIVE patients 1. To become more familiar with examination of strabismus/neurological patients
  • Dr Tu Tran, Dr Elaine Chong, Dr Lana Del Porto Cataract Panel discussion 1. To have answered complex cataract questions

Max points awarded: 18.75

Session Information

Name
Critical diagnosis and management of uveitic glaucoma
Activity Type
Face to Face with Assessment
Therapeutic?
Yes
Manufacturer/Supplier?
No
Points for attending & Passing Assessment
2.25
Name
Updates on retinal vein occlusion
Activity Type
Face to Face with Assessment
Therapeutic?
No
Manufacturer/Supplier?
No
Points for attending & Passing Assessment
2.25
Name
LIVE gonioscopy assessment
Activity Type
Face to Face without Assessment
Therapeutic?
No
Manufacturer/Supplier?
No
Points for attending & Passing Assessment
1.00
Name
Latest trends and updates on ERM and retinal holes
Activity Type
Face to Face with Assessment
Therapeutic?
No
Manufacturer/Supplier?
No
Points for attending & Passing Assessment
2.25
Name
The transplant LESS future for Fuch's dystrophy
Activity Type
Face to Face with Assessment
Therapeutic?
No
Manufacturer/Supplier?
No
Points for attending & Passing Assessment
2.25
Name
MIGS vs other therapies in complicated glaucoma
Activity Type
Face to Face with Assessment
Therapeutic?
Yes
Manufacturer/Supplier?
No
Points for attending & Passing Assessment
2.25
Name
Peripheral retinal findings on widefield imaging
Activity Type
Face to Face with Assessment
Therapeutic?
No
Manufacturer/Supplier?
No
Points for attending & Passing Assessment
2.25
Name
How successful is Femtosecond Laser & what should patients expect
Activity Type
Face to Face with Assessment
Therapeutic?
No
Manufacturer/Supplier?
No
Points for attending & Passing Assessment
2.25
Name
Live Quint/Neuro assessment
Activity Type
Face to Face without Assessment
Therapeutic?
No
Manufacturer/Supplier?
No
Points for attending & Passing Assessment
1.00
Name
Cataract PANEL Discussion
Activity Type
Face to Face without Assessment
Therapeutic?
No
Manufacturer/Supplier?
No
Points for attending & Passing Assessment
1.00

NameActivity TypeTherapeutic?Manufacturer/
Supplier?
Points for attending &
Passing Assessment
Critical diagnosis and management of uveitic glaucomaFace to Face with AssessmentYesNo2.25
Updates on retinal vein occlusionFace to Face with AssessmentNoNo2.25
LIVE gonioscopy assessmentFace to Face without AssessmentNoNo1.00
Latest trends and updates on ERM and retinal holesFace to Face with AssessmentNoNo2.25
The transplant LESS future for Fuch's dystrophyFace to Face with AssessmentNoNo2.25
MIGS vs other therapies in complicated glaucomaFace to Face with AssessmentYesNo2.25
Peripheral retinal findings on widefield imagingFace to Face with AssessmentNoNo2.25
How successful is Femtosecond Laser & what should patients expectFace to Face with AssessmentNoNo2.25
Live Quint/Neuro assessmentFace to Face without AssessmentNoNo1.00
Cataract PANEL DiscussionFace to Face without AssessmentNoNo1.00

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.