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

Date: 20/03/2024 (AEDT)

Venue: QT Hotel, 49 Market Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000

Provider: Sun Pharma ANZ

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

CPD Activity Outline 

Join our interactive educational dinner event where Margaret Lam (National President Optometry Australia, National Vice President Cornea and Contact Lens Society) will explore the role of 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 application of how ciclosporin 0.09% has been utilised in clinical practice for best patient outcomes will also be presented through case studies and optometrists will have an opportunity to participate in small group interactive discussions on specific examples/case studies and share their management plan and learnings to the wider group.

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

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: 2.5

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
2.5
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
2.5

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.