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Pearls of Glaucoma Management & Endophthalmitis following cataract surgery

Date: 3/04/2019

Venue: 56 Wharf Street, Tweed Heads , NSW, 2485

Provider: Tweed Eye Doctors

Contact: Sandra Rofe, [E] Sandra.Rofe@tweedeye.com.au, [P] 07 56 125 222

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the accuracy, repeatability and correlation between various IOP measurement techniques
  • Develop a more in depth understanding of image acquisition and quality control in RNFL imaging modalities
  • Understand the principles and clinical value behind progression analyses both on OCT and VF
  • Revise medication durations of action, offset, effect on IOP fluctuation
  • Be aware of the issues of adherence and persistence and be aware of strategies to address this
  • Understand the role of laser or surgical procedures as alternatives to medical therapy and when they offer better chances of vision preservation than medical therapy alone
  • Clinical Presentation
  • causative organisms
  • Medical management
  • Prevention
  • Outcomes

Max points awarded: 6.00

Session Information

Name
Pearls of Glaucoma Management
Activity Type
Face to Face without Assessment
Therapeutic?
Yes
Manufacturer/Supplier?
No
Points for attending & Passing Assessment
3.00
Name
Endophthalmitis follow Cataract Surgery
Activity Type
Face to Face without Assessment
Therapeutic?
Yes
Manufacturer/Supplier?
No
Points for attending & Passing Assessment
3.00

NameActivity TypeTherapeutic?Manufacturer/
Supplier?
Points for attending &
Passing Assessment
Pearls of Glaucoma Management Face to Face without AssessmentYesNo3.00
Endophthalmitis follow Cataract Surgery Face to Face without AssessmentYesNo3.00

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