Princess Alexandra Hospital (PAH) is pleased to invite expressions of interest from community Optometrists and General Practitioners who are interested in becoming an aligned practitioner for low risk, review patients currently on a review waiting list in Ophthalmology at PAH.
As part of our ongoing commitment to delivering high-quality, accessible healthcare, we are seeking to collaborate with professionals who share our dedication to patient-centered care and who wish to be involved in providing comprehensive eye care services.
For information, please click here PAH Optometrist GP Alignment Program Workshop (002)
SCHEDULE:
8:00am – Registration and light refreshments
8:15am-8:30am – Acknowledgement of country Acknowledgement of MSH values & alignment program scope – Terry Nguyen
8:30am-10:00am – Eye in Crisis: Practical approaches to Ocular conditions – Dr Alexandra Manta
10:15am-11:45am – Balancing the pressure: Long-term care for stable Glaucoma – Dr Braden Meiklejohn
12:00pm-12:45pm – Lunch & Networking
12:45pm-1:45pm – In focus: A guide to Anterior Eye Conditions and Care – Dr Joshua Hann
1:45pm-2:45pm – Retina Matters: Comprehensive care for Retinal Health – Dr Sean Cheng
2:45pm-3:15pm – In harm’s way: Understanding Ocular toxicity and its impact – Terry Nguyen
3:15pm-3:45pm – Staying ahead: Navigating Medicare’s evolving regulations – Terry Nguyen
3:45-3:55pm – Closing statements – Terry Nguyen
SPEAKERS:
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Dr Alexandra Manta MD, FRCOPH Dr Manta completed her training in ophthalmology in Romania and the United Kingdom and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists (UK). She subsequently completed three fellowships in Orbital, Lacrimal, and Oculoplastic Surgery under renowned oculoplastic surgeons including Prof Timothy Sullivan, Miss Michele Beaconsfield and Prof Robert Goldberg.
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Dr Braden Meiklejohn FRANZCO, MBBS, BAppSc(Optom)(Hons) Dr. Braden Meiklejohn is an accomplished ophthalmic surgeon with expertise in cataract, pterygium and all forms of glaucoma surgery and laser. His practice encompasses surgical procedures involving minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) devices, such as iStent and Hydrus implants.
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Dr Joshua Hann FRANZCO, MBBS Dr. Joshua Hann is an experienced Brisbane Ophthalmologist and the director of PAH Outpatient Ophthalmology & Eastside Eye Specialist Care. His sub-specialty interest is in the medical and surgical management of Cataract, Glaucoma, and Cornea disease, for which he received extensive further training.
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Dr Sean Cheng MBBS (UQ), BE (Hons 1 UQ), MMed (USyd), FRANZCO Vitreoretinal fellowship (Bristol Eye Hospital UK) Dr Sean Cheng is the Principal Consultant Vitreoretinal Surgeon at Queensland Eye & Retina Specialists, He also is a VMO at numerous hospitals including PAH, specialising in medical and surgical diseases of the retina – such as retinal detachment, macular hole, epiretinal membrane, retinal vascular disease, complex cataracts and diabetic eye disease. He also provides a comprehensive eye care service – including cataracts, general ophthalmology and ocular trauma. |
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Terry Nguyen B. Vis Sc (Distinction), M. Optom (Distinction) Terry is the clinical lead for the GP & Optometrist Alignment Program & Team Leader for Outpatient Ophthalmology Allied Health. He has a special interest in complex therapeutic cases & is dedicated to improving patient outcomes through multidisciplinary collaboration.
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