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Optometry Connection - May 2023


Learning Objectives

  • Describe the pathophysiology, assessment and management of vitreomacular interface disorders
  • Describe further treatment options for patients with dry eye beyond first line treatments
  • Recommend supplements for age-related macular degeneration appropriately
  • Describe the considerations and adjustments required to assess and manage a patient with low vision
  • Describe the ocular changes that may occur during use of targeted cancer medication
  • Review the multidisciplinary services available to patients with low vision
  • Recognise the importance of myopia control in everyday practice
  • Describe the differential diagnoses of chorioretinal disease at the macular
  • To apply knowledge of optics to prescribing single vision lenses
  • To revise the role of inflammation in dry eye

Max CPD hours awarded: 5

Session Information

Name
Optometry Connection - May 2023
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
No
Therapeutic?
No
Duration of CPD Session/Module
4
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
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.