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Optometry Case Studies – Floppy Eye Lids & Periocular Skin Lesions

Date: 25/06/2024 (AEST)

Venue: Miranda Day Surgery – Suite 25, 20/24 Gibbs Street, Miranda, NSW, 2228

Provider: SMS Healthcare

Contact: Natasha Clancy, [E] nclancy@smshealthcare.com.au, [P] 0433 971 603

Activity Outline

Optometry Case Studies with A/Prof Geoff Wilcsek presenting on Floppy Eyelids and Dr Jessica Tong presenting on Periocular Skin Lesions. Each session will be engaging with practical takeaway tips for practicing optometrists. 

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the systemic health impact of Floppy Eyelid Syndrome.Know how to diagnose, treat and when to refer these patients
  • Recognise common skin lesions in the periocular region
  • Recognise features of basal cell carcinoma
  • Recognise features of squamous cell carcinoma and associated pre-invasive lesions

Max CPD hours awarded: 1.5

Session Information

Name
Floppy Eyelids are just the beginning!
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
Yes
Therapeutic?
No
Duration of CPD Session/Module
0.5
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
0.75
Name
Periocular skin lesions
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
No
Therapeutic?
No
Duration of CPD Session/Module
0.5
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
0.75

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.