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Optometrist Education Evening - MQ Health Ophthalmology

Date: 4/06/2019

Venue: MQ Health, Ground Floor, 2 Technology Place, Macquarie University , NSW, 2109

Provider: MQ Health Ophthalmology

Contact: Katrina Turnbull, [E] ophthalmology@mqhealth.org.au, [P] 0298123933

Learning Objectives

  • understand the applications of these multimodal imaging technologies in diagnosing and managing challenging retinal problems
  • Understand the different presentations of open and closed angle glaucoma
  • Identify glaucoma drops that are commonly implicated in drug toxicity and ocular surface disease
  • Understand the different types of glaucoma surgery, including the variety of MIGS procedures available in Australia
  • Understand assessment and management of benign periocular lesions
  • Understand assessment and management of malignant periocular lesions
  • recognise various emergency eye presentations, identify red flags and institute appropriate management.
  • understand different referral pathways for eye emergencies

Max points awarded: 6.00

Session Information

Name
Multimodal Imaging in the Modern World of Retina
Activity Type
Face to Face with Assessment
Therapeutic?
No
Manufacturer/Supplier?
No
Points for attending & Passing Assessment
1.50
Name
Glaucoma cases and update on glaucoma surgery
Activity Type
Face to Face with Assessment
Therapeutic?
Yes
Manufacturer/Supplier?
No
Points for attending & Passing Assessment
1.50
Name
Assessment and management of periocular lesions
Activity Type
Face to Face with Assessment
Therapeutic?
No
Manufacturer/Supplier?
No
Points for attending & Passing Assessment
1.50
Name
Eye emergency cases
Activity Type
Face to Face with Assessment
Therapeutic?
Yes
Manufacturer/Supplier?
No
Points for attending & Passing Assessment
1.50

NameActivity TypeTherapeutic?Manufacturer/
Supplier?
Points for attending &
Passing Assessment
Multimodal Imaging in the Modern World of RetinaFace to Face with AssessmentNoNo1.50
Glaucoma cases and update on glaucoma surgeryFace to Face with AssessmentYesNo1.50
Assessment and management of periocular lesionsFace to Face with AssessmentNoNo1.50
Eye emergency casesFace to Face with AssessmentYesNo1.50

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.