You are here: Home > Institute of Excellence (CPD) > CPD Events > Practical usage of ciclosporin 0.09% for moderate-severe dry eye disease

Practical usage of ciclosporin 0.09% for moderate-severe dry eye disease

Date: 7/05/2024 (AEST)

Venue: Miss Moneypenny's Broadbeach - 50 Surf Parade, Broadbeach, QLD, 4218

Provider: Sun Pharma ANZ

Contact: Sarah Kim, [E] sarah.kim@sunpharma.com, [P] 0426788600

Activity Outline

Join our interactive CPD educational dinner event at Miss Moneypenny's Broadbeach QLD where Jason Holland (President of Dry Eye Society, National director of Optometry at Optical Superstore Group and founder of the advanced Dry Eye Clinic at the Eye Health Centre) will explore the role of Cequa (ciclosporin 0.09%) in the management of moderate to severe dry eye disease and discuss the practical considerations with its usage, including prescribing, patient selection and patient education. Real-life clinical application to achieve best patient outcomes using Cequa will be examined through case studies and interactive discussions.

For further details and to register for the event, please click the link: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/practical-usage-of-ciclosporin-009-for-moderate-severe-dry-eye-disease-tickets-871399739077

Learning Objectives

  • Understand why treating underlying inflammation is important in moderate-severe dry eye disease for long term disease management
  • Understand the role of ciclosporin 0.09% in the management of moderate-severe dry eye disease
  • Develop a deeper understanding of the practical considerations in ciclosporin 0.09% management therapy including patient education, prescribing and expectations
  • Understand how to utilise ciclosporin 0.09% for moderate-severe dry eye disease in clinical practice for best patient outcomes

Max CPD hours awarded: 2

Session Information

Name
Practical use of ciclosporin 0.09% in moderate-severe dry eye disease
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
Yes
Therapeutic?
Yes
Duration of CPD Session/Module
2
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
2

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.