Paediatric Masterclass

Paediatric Masterclass

Date: 30/06/2024 (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

Paediatric optometry is a challenging and rewarding part of our profession that offers us ample opportunities to assume a wider and continuing role in the care that we deliver to our young patients.

This highly interactive masterclass, led by Rod Baker, seeks to review practical evidence based management options based on a variety of paediatric presentations. Tim Martin will consider the effect of myopia management on binocular vision, and in particular evaluate factors that will help tailor our treatment to each patient. Zeinab Fakih will explore the clinical management of a hyperopic child, reviewing complexities and complications which may arise, and when ophthalmological referral is warranted. Ebru Efem will delve into the world of ocular therapeutics in relation to children, discussing guidelines, psychosocial implications and management of ocular disease in our young patients. These sessions will incorporate intimate discussion and participation amongst attendees.

Learning Objectives

• Review evidence-based myopia management options
• Consider the effect of myopia management treatments on binocular vision
• Gain a stronger understanding of how to tailor myopia theory to manage myopia
• Understand the aetiology of hyperopia and systemic associations.
• Consider factors which guide the clinical management of a hyperopic child
• Review complications of hyperopia, and when to consider a referral
• Review classes of ocular therapeutics in paediatric eye care
• Review the application of ocular therapeutics in children
• Reflect on psychosocial aspects of eye drop use in paediatric settings

Max CPD hours awarded: 5.25

Session Information