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Paediatric Optometry Meet Up - Allergic Conjunctivitis, Accommodative Esotropia & Myopia Prevention - By Invite Only

Date: 13/02/2019

Venue: Queensland Children's Hospital, Stanley St, South Brisbane, QLD, 4101

Provider: Lady Cilento Children’s Hospital

Contact: Laura Gascoigne-pees, [E] laura.gascoignepees@health.qld.gov.au, [P] 07 3068 3392

Learning Objectives

  • At the completion of the CPD activity participants should be able to: 1. Recognise the pathophysiology of the allergic response 2. Distinguish the types of allergic conjunctivitis 3. Manage allergic conjunctivitis both non-pharmacological and pharmacological
  • At the completion of the CPD activity participants should be able to: 1. Identify, categorise and differentiate accommodative esotropia 2. Practice evidence based treatments for accommodative esotropia management
  • At the completion of the CPD activity participants should be able to: 1. Recognise the pathogenesis of high myopia 2. Examine the efficacy of available myopia prevention modalities 3. Know how to implement best practice recommendation on myopia retardation

Max points awarded: 3.00

Session Information

Name
Allergic Conjunctivitis, Accommodative Esotropia & Myopia Prevention
Activity Type
Face to Face without Assessment
Therapeutic?
Yes
Manufacturer/Supplier?
No
Points for attending & Passing Assessment
2.00

NameActivity TypeTherapeutic?Manufacturer/
Supplier?
Points for attending &
Passing Assessment
Allergic Conjunctivitis, Accommodative Esotropia & Myopia PreventionFace to Face without AssessmentYesNo3.00

Acknowledgement of Country

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