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PersonalEYES Parramatta Optometry Night 2019

Date: 29/10/2019

Venue: Level 6, 34 Charles St Parramatta, NSW, 2150

Provider: PersonalEYES

Contact: Therese Consiglio, [E] consiglio.therese@gmail.com, [P] 0288337111

Learning Objectives

  • At the completion of the CPD activity, participants should be able to identify commonly misdiagnosed conditions on and around the eye and when to refer to an Ophthalmologist.
  • At the completion of the CPD activity, participants should be able to identify the immediate action required for some ocular emergencies.
  • At the completion of the CPD activity, participants should be able to review Keratoconus: diagnosis, treatment and when to refer to an Ophthalmologist.
  • At the completion of the CPD activity, participants should be able to identify various inherited retinal diseases and their associated genetic mutations.
  • At the completion of the CPD activity, participants should be able to understand the mechanism of inheritance and risk factors.
  • At the completion of the CPD activity, participants should be able to appreciate the future direction in the treatment of genetic retinal diseases.
  • At the completion of the CPD activity, participants should be able to overview the various type of glaucoma and their treatment.
  • At the completion of the CPD activity, participants should be able to identify when systemic disease may affect the eye.
  • At the completion of the CPD activity, participants should be able to recall when systemic medication may be the cause of an IOP rise.

Max points awarded: 9.00

Session Information

Name
Inherited retinal diseases
Activity Type
Face to Face with Assessment
Therapeutic?
No
Manufacturer/Supplier?
No
Points for attending & Passing Assessment
3.00
Name
Ocular emergencies; Keratoconus and Cross-Linking
Activity Type
Face to Face with Assessment
Therapeutic?
Yes
Manufacturer/Supplier?
No
Points for attending & Passing Assessment
3.00
Name
Glaucoma and Systemic Diseases
Activity Type
Face to Face with Assessment
Therapeutic?
Yes
Manufacturer/Supplier?
No
Points for attending & Passing Assessment
3.00

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.