Optometry Connection - December 2020
Learning Objectives
- Develop an understanding of the ocular side effects of several anti-cancer drugs
- Better understand the clinical diagnosis and management of ocular ischaemic syndrome
- Understand the benefits and limitations of telehealth within optometry
- Familiarise themselves with the PBS Listing of topical ophthalmic medications
- Understand the complications associated with eyelash extensions and the therapeutic treatment required to manage such complications
- Better understand the side effects of both topical and systemic fluoroquinolone medications
- Gain an understanding of most recent contact lens prescribing trends in Australia and the rest of the world
- Understand the strengths and weaknesses of OCT imagery
- Be updated on a novel method of remote visual field analysis and how this can be incorporated into clinical practice via telehealth
- Better understand the diagnosis and treatment of evaporative dry eye and the role that artificial lubricants, such as NovaTears, play in the management of this condition
- Understand how digital eye strain, myopic shift and dry eye can manifest in environments involving increased screen time brought upon by the COVID-19 pandemic
- Develop methods of solving non-tolerance issues associated with multifocal spectacle lenses
Max CPD hours awarded: 4
Session Information
| Name |
|---|
| Optometry Connection - December 2020 |
| Clinical? |
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
| No |
| Therapeutic? |
| No |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
| 3 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
| 4 |