QEI 2021 Free Optometry CPD series
Date: 22/11/21 - 24/11/21 (AEST)
Venue: QEI, 140 Melbourne Street, South Brisbane , QLD, 4101
Provider: Queensland Eye Institute
Contact: Brendan Cronin, [E] brendan.cronin@qei.org.au, [P] 07 3239 5000
Register Here: https://qei.zohobackstage.com/QEIOptometryCPDNight
Learning Objectives
- Understand the interpretation of macular OCT's and angiograms
- Understanding the differential diagnoses of age-related macular degeneration
- Understanding the latest management paradigm in age related macular degeneration
- Understanding the future treatment of age-related macular degeneration
- Understand the impacts of dry eye on topography and biometry
- Treat pre and post cataract surgery dry eye effectively
- Understand the importance of preventative measures for post surgery dry eye
- Understanding flashes, floaters and peripheral holes and why not all are treated
- Review post-operative issues and complications after retinal detachment
- Imaging findings in patients who may have poorer outcomes from retinal surgery
- Understand factors affecting loss of patients to follow-up
- Explain how a computerised perimetry detects an abnormality in a patients field
- Common field defects in glaucoma
- Understand the different classes of glaucoma drops
- Develop a framework for commencing treatment with glaucoma drops.
- To understand the different stages of keratoconus
- To be aware of strategies to undertake to prevent progression
- To understand appropriate timing of referrals
- To become aware of new treatment modalities that are available in Queensland
Max CPD hours awarded: 4.25
Session Information
| Name |
|---|
| Keratoconus - Reshaping bad corneas into useful ones |
| Clinical? |
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
| Yes |
| Therapeutic? |
| Yes |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
| 0.75 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
| 1 |
| Name |
|---|
| Cataract Surgery Outcomes - it's all about you |
| Clinical? |
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
| Yes |
| Therapeutic? |
| Yes |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
| 0.75 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
| 1 |
| Name |
|---|
| Management of issues after retinal surgery |
| Clinical? |
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
| Yes |
| Therapeutic? |
| Yes |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
| 0.5 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
| 0.75 |
| Name |
|---|
| Understanding visual fields and how to commence topical glaucoma treatment |
| Clinical? |
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
| Yes |
| Therapeutic? |
| Yes |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
| 0.5 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
| 0.75 |
| Name |
|---|
| Update on the current and future treatments in age related macular degeneration |
| Clinical? |
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
| Yes |
| Therapeutic? |
| Yes |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
| 0.5 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
| 0.75 |