Orthokeratology Masterclass
Date: 11/08/2024 (AEST)
Venue: Australian College of Optometry, 374 Cardigan Street, CARLTON, VIC, 3053
Provider: Australian College of Optometry
Contact: Shazia Tahseen, [E] cpd@aco.org.au, [P] 03 9349 7546
Activity Outline
This interactive masterclass is designed for optometrists seeking to expand their knowledge and skills in orthokeratology. The session will consist of two 1.25 hour interactive presentations (each incorporating panel discussions to discuss and answer live audience questions with accompanying MCQs for attendees to answer in their own time) which will be complemented by a hour long interactive orthokeratology demonstration. During the demonstration, participants will learn the principals of empirically designing orthokeratology lenses using Eye Space software.
Learning Objectives
- Develop a detailed understanding of appropriate patient selection of potential orthokeratology wearers
- Understand the principals behind fitting orthokeratology lenses
- Understand the management of orthokeratology patients
- Understand how to identify and manage unexpected orthokeratology treatment outcomes
- Understand how to identify and manage potential orthokeratology complications
- Be able to apply the above principles to real-life case examples
- Develop the ability to empirically design an orthokeratology lens using Eyespace software
- Develop the skills to accurately assess an orthokeratology lens fitting
- Develop an understanding of how to modify an orthokeratology lens design to achieve a better fitting lens
Max CPD hours awarded: 4
Session Information
| Name |
|---|
| Orthokeratology troubleshooting |
| Clinical? |
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
| Yes |
| Therapeutic? |
| No |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
| 1.25 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
| 1.5 |
| Name |
|---|
| Interactive orthokeratology demonstration |
| Clinical? |
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
| Yes |
| Therapeutic? |
| No |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
| 1 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
| 1 |
| Name |
|---|
| Orthokeratology - A practical guide to fitting Ortho k in practice |
| Clinical? |
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
| Yes |
| Therapeutic? |
| No |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
| 1.25 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
| 1.5 |