OWA CPD Metro Evening on Monday 20th November 2023
Optometry Western Australia’s last CPD will be on the 20th November 2023 with A/P Chandra Balaratnasingam and sponsored by Bayer.
Topic: Framework for optometric management of retinal emergencies
This is planned as an In Person Event & Zoom attendance.
Venue: UWA Optometry, 39 Fairway, Crawley, WA, 6009.
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Summary
Optometrists are frequently the first heath care provider to manage retinal emergencies. This talk will provide a case-based illustration of a range of retina emergencies that are likely to present to an optometric practice. Focus will be placed on imaging-based diagnostic techniques and the need/urgency for review by an ophthalmologist.
Learning Objectives
- Improve the interpretation of OCT and optos wide-field imaging for retina emergencies
- Improve the management of retinal holes, retinal tears and retinal detachment
- Better understand the urgency of referral for macular diseases
Max CPD hours awarded: 1 Hour Interactive Therapeutic CPD
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Assoc. Professor Chandra Balaratnasingam
Show detailsAssociate Professor Chandra Balaratnasingam MBBS, PhD, FRANZCO
Associate Professor Chandra Balaratnasingam is a consultant ophthalmologist and vitreoretinal surgeon at the Lions Eye Institute (Nedlands and Murdoch Offices) and Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital. He was awarded his medical degree with Honours and PhD with High-Distinction from the University of Western Australia. He undertook specialist training in ophthalmology in Western Australia after which he completed 3 years of post-fellowship sub-specialty training in retina diseases in North America. This included training at the University of British Columbia, Canada, Vitreous-Retina-Macula Consultants of New York, USA and Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital, USA. Following fellowship training, Assoc. Professor Balaratnasingam was appointed to clinical faculty at New York University School of Medicine, USA where he worked as a vitreoretinal surgeon prior to returning to Australia. He has over 15 years of research experience in ophthalmology and has published over 100 scientific manuscripts and over 10 book chapters in key retina texts. His research expertise is in the field of retinal vascular diseases with a focus on diabetic retinopathy. He is a regular invited speaker at international meetings and serves on the editorial board of the journal Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology that is published on behalf of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists.
CPD Sponsor: Bayer Australia
Show detailsBayer have been long term supporters of Optometry WA CPD evenings, both metro, regional and ECO events. Bayer provide OWA with popular speakers during the year's CPD calendar.