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Retina and Glaucoma Updates

Date: 10/12/2024 (AEDT)

Venue: Georges River Sailing Club -Sanoni Ave Sandringham , NSW, 2219

Provider: Retina and Macula Specialists

Contact: Lisa Purvis, [E] admin@maculaspecialists.com.au, [P] 0295701522

Activity Outline

Retina and Glaucoma updates with Eye Specialists Centre

Please join us for an evening of Ophthalmology updates from:

Dr Michael Chilov on Geographic Atrophy, Dr Thushanthi Ramakrishan on Posterior Uveitis and Dr Daniel Narayan on Primary Angle Closure. 

RSVP by 01/12/2024

Learning Objectives

  • Recognise the features and classification of dry macula degeneration
  • Understand the differential diagnosis for geographic atrophy
  • Distinguish dry AMD from neovascular AMD and know when to refer
  • Be aware of pipeline therapies for geographic atrophy secondary to AMD
  • Understand the mechanism of primary angle closure
  • Know the clinical classification of primary angle closure
  • Know when to refer patients with primary angle closure
  • Understand the different treatment options for primary angle closure
  • Recognise the classification and different causes of posterior uveitis
  • Interpret ancillary testing in the diagnosis of posterior uveitis
  • Recognise clinical signs in posterior uveitis
  • Recognise treatment options for posterior uveitis

Max CPD hours awarded: 3Ti

Session Information

Name
Primary Angle Closure
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
Yes
Therapeutic?
Yes
Duration of CPD Session/Module
1
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
1
Name
Geographic Atrophy
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
Yes
Therapeutic?
Yes
Duration of CPD Session/Module
1
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
1
Name
Uveitis / Medical Retina Cases
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
Yes
Therapeutic?
Yes
Duration of CPD Session/Module
1
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
1

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.