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PHARMA - December 2019

Available from: 1/12/2019


Provider: OA National Provider


Learning Objectives

  • Become more familiar with the use of low dose brimonidine for relief of ocular redness
  • Gain a better understanding of 'Christmas Eye' and the therapeutic medication management of this condition in clinical practice
  • Become more familiar with tattoo-associated uveitis and the therapeutic medication management of this condition in clinical practice
  • Become more familiar with Thygeson's superficial punctate keratopathy and the therapeutic medication management of this condition in clinical practice
  • Gain a better understanding of the various therapeutic medications available via the PBS
  • Become more familiar with non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy and the management of this condition in clinical practice
  • Become more familiar with gut flora and the microbiome and how this may relate to patient signs and symptoms
  • Gain an understanding of most recent contact lens prescribing trends in Australia and the rest of the world
  • Become more familiar with how OCT can be utilised to better diagnose vitreomacular traction

Max points awarded: 6.00

Session Information

Name
PHARMA - December 2019
Activity Type
Independent Learning with Assessment
Therapeutic?
Yes
Manufacturer/Supplier?
No
Points for attending & Passing Assessment
4.00
Name
PHARMA - December 2019
Activity Type
Independent Learning with Assessment
Therapeutic?
No
Manufacturer/Supplier?
No
Points for attending & Passing Assessment
2.00

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.