Optometry Connection - March 2024
Course link: https://lms.optometry.org.au/course/view.php?id=717
Activity Outline
Optometrist reads Optometry Connection educational publication.
Optometrist logs into OA Institute of Excellence and completes assessment questions developed from articles in Optometry Connection.
Optometrist will receive immediate confirmation upon completion and CPD Hours will be uploaded to the Learning Plan of their CPD Portfolio.
Optometrists completing online assessment will be able to review incorrect answers and have an opportunity to repeat the assessment activity in line with adult learning principles and OBA guidelines.
Opportunity to provide feedback and commentary provided by standard OA Institute of Excellence CPD Activity Feedback Form.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the various advancements in research and clinical care of glaucoma
- Understand clinical features of acute attacks of Posner-Schlossman syndrome
- Outline the therapeutic management of herpes zoster ophthalmicus
- Use a corneal topographer and interpret scans for orthokeratology fittings
- Outline contact lens discomfort and digital eyestrain
- Describe the different layers of a lens multicoat
- Assess the application of ciclosporin 0.1% ophthalmic emulsions in dry eye
- Compare the potential advantages and disadvantages of new visual field devices
- Use cycloplegia agents in paediatric refraction
- Understand the practicalities of glaucoma collaborative care
Max CPD hours awarded: 6.5
Session Information
| Name |
|---|
| Optometry Connection - March 2024 |
| Clinical? |
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
| No |
| Therapeutic? |
| Yes |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
| 5.5 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
| 6.5 |