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Outlook Eye Optometry Education Seminar

Date: 7/05/2019

Venue: Outlook Eye Specialists, The Strand, Level 3, 72-80 Marine Pde, Coolangatta, QLD, 4225

Provider: Outlook Eye Specialists

Contact: Lovella Stanford, [E] lovella.stanford@outlookeye.com.au, [P] 0755578888

Learning Objectives

  • Review the topical steroids available for clinical use.
  • Use case studies to demonstrate the appropriate use of topical steroids.
  • Review the potential side effects and risks with topical steroid use.
  • Recognise the common causes of a dissatisfied cataract patient.
  • Understand the interaction of visual acuity, depth of field and dysphotopsias for multifocal lenses.
  • Know the pros and cons of monovision correction.
  • Outline the epidemiology of epiretinal membranes.
  • Outline the current theories regarding how epiretinal membranes arise.
  • Identify which patients might benefit from epiretinal membrane peeling surgery.
  • Differentiate causes of lacrimal/tear function disturbance.
  • Understand the anatomy of tear production and drainage.
  • Attempt lacrimal lavage/syringing.

Max points awarded: 6.00

Session Information

Name
Review of Topical Steriods in Clinical Practice with Case Studies
Activity Type
Face to Face with Assessment
Therapeutic?
Yes
Manufacturer/Supplier?
No
Points for attending & Passing Assessment
1.50
Name
The Unhappy Cataract Patient - Prevention and Management Strategies
Activity Type
Face to Face with Assessment
Therapeutic?
No
Manufacturer/Supplier?
No
Points for attending & Passing Assessment
1.50
Name
Epiretinal Membranes - Epidemiology, Aetiology, and Outcomes of Surgery
Activity Type
Face to Face with Assessment
Therapeutic?
No
Manufacturer/Supplier?
No
Points for attending & Passing Assessment
1.50
Name
Illacrimation: The Business End
Activity Type
Face to Face with Assessment
Therapeutic?
No
Manufacturer/Supplier?
No
Points for attending & Passing Assessment
1.50

NameActivity TypeTherapeutic?Manufacturer/
Supplier?
Points for attending &
Passing Assessment
Review of Topical Steriods in Clinical Practice with Case StudiesFace to Face with AssessmentYesNo1.50
The Unhappy Cataract Patient - Prevention and Management StrategiesFace to Face with AssessmentNoNo1.50
Epiretinal Membranes - Epidemiology, Aetiology, and Outcomes of SurgeryFace to Face with AssessmentNoNo1.50
Illacrimation: The Business EndFace to Face with AssessmentNoNo1.50

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.