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Reshaping Retina Treatment with Faricimab, Diplopia in Adults & Neuroprotection for NTG

Date: 11/10/2022 (AEDT)

Venue: The Boathouse - 7 The Blvd, Moonee Ponds , VIC, 3039

Provider: Western Eye Specialists

Contact: Hieu Tran, [E] hieu@westerneyespecialists.com, [P] 9912 2302

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the mechanism of action of Faricimab and its potential benefits in the treatment of retinal disease
  • Understand the underlying pathophysiology of Sagging Eye Syndrome (SES) & how to diagnose and manage SES both conservatively and surgically, via interactive group discussion of case studies
  • Understand why neuroprotection is beneficial in glaucoma patients, the potential role of ginkgo biloba in neuroprotection for NTG & the current available literature around ginkgo biloba and NTG

Max CPD hours awarded: 4

Session Information

Name
Reshaping Retina Treatment with Faricimab
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
Yes
Therapeutic?
Yes
Duration of CPD Session/Module
1
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
1.25
Name

Diplopia in Adults

Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
Yes
Therapeutic?
No
Duration of CPD Session/Module
1
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
1.25
Name

Neuroprotection for NGT

Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
No
Therapeutic?
Yes
Duration of CPD Session/Module
1
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
1.5

Acknowledgement of Country

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