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PHARMA - March 2020

Where to publish: OA Institute - Launch Course Below

Learning Objectives

  • Be aware of the advantages associated with glaucoma community collaborative care programs avail able in Australia
  • Gain a better understanding of the therapeutic management of some autoimmune/systemic conditions via the use of hydroxychloroquine and the associated ocular side effects this medication can produce
  • Become more familiar with pigmented choroidal lesions in order to better understand which can be monitored and which should be referred for ophthalmological evaluation
  • Become more familiar with the effects of pregnancy on the eyes and the relative safety of the various topical medications during pregnancy
  • Gain a better understanding of a GP's approach into the investigation and management of various systemic conditions which can have ocular manifestations
  • Become more familiar with the steps involved in the compounding of therapeutic medications
  • Become more familiar with the difference in the accuracy of pterygium diagnosis between Australian GPs & optometrists
  • Gain an understanding of how to access more advanced therapeutic dry eye management options within Australia
  • Become more familiar with the ingredients and mechanism of action of NovaTears in the therapeutic management of dry eye

Max points awarded: 6.00

Session Information

Name
PHARMA - March 2020
Activity Type
Independent Learning with Assessment
Therapeutic?
Yes
Manufacturer/Supplier?
No
Points for attending & Passing Assessment
4.00
Name
PHARMA - March 2020
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.