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OPSM Australia & New Zealand Webinars targeted at Optometrists on Moderate to Severe Dry Eye Disease

Date: 26/10/2021 (AEDT)

Venue: Live Webinar - Zoom

Provider: Andrew Cooney - Novartis Pharmaceuticals Australia Pty Ltd

Contact: Andrew Cooney, [E] andrew.cooney@novartis.com, [P] 0437 797 667

To Register: https://www.medhub.com.au/en/node/10976?hash=207fedf4e7a4d52861893e228f3508b37218e366088ea123751a4cb8a0393c3e 

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the diagnosis, progression and management of patients with Moderate to Severe Dry Eye Disease including being aware of an overview of current & new treatment options
  • Know when moderate to Severe Dry Eye treatments are indicated and introduced within Dry Eye Disease patient journey
  • Understand that one approach does not fit all in the management of these Moderate to Severe Dry eye disease patients, as we are dealing with very hypersensitive patients
  • Understand the difference between Ocular medication Side Effects Vs Drug Formulation reactions of Patients with Dry Eye Disease
  • Not forget the basics about Ocular Lubricants in combination with the Prescribed Interventions within the management of Moderate to Severe Dry Eye Disease Patients

Max CPD hours awarded: 1.5

Session Information

Name
Diagnosis & Management of the Moderate-Severe Dry Eye Patient
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
No
Therapeutic?
Yes
Duration of CPD Session/Module
1.5
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
1.5

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.