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Retina Update 2019

Date: 25/03/2019

Venue: Auditorium - Ground Level, 8 Thomas Street, Chatswood , NSW, 2067

Provider: Retina Associates

Contact: Vinnci Wu, [E] vinnci@retina.com.au, [P] 0294113333

Learning Objectives

  • To learn the different signs and symptoms for various retinal conditions
  • To interpret OCT scans for different retinal conditions
  • To interpret images from fundus fluorescein angiography (FFA) and Indocyanine Green Angiography(ICG)
  • Understand the pathophysiology of different retinal detachment
  • Understand the different treatment options of retina detachment
  • Understand high vs low risk peripheral retinal lesions and symptomatic floaters
  • To outline the causes, clinical features and surgical management of epiretinal membranes
  • To understand the surgical treatment of macular holes
  • To describe the clinical approach to submacular haemorrhage
  • Outline the incidence of inherited retinal diseases
  • Classify inherited retinal diseases
  • Describe the principles of gene therapy and retinal prostheses

Max points awarded: 9.00

Session Information

Name
OCT in vitreoretinal disorders
Activity Type
Face to Face with Assessment
Therapeutic?
No
Manufacturer/Supplier?
No
Points for attending & Passing Assessment
1.50
Name
Diagnosis and treatment for retinal detachment
Activity Type
Face to Face with Assessment
Therapeutic?
No
Manufacturer/Supplier?
No
Points for attending & Passing Assessment
1.50
Name
Update on macular surgery
Activity Type
Face to Face with Assessment
Therapeutic?
No
Manufacturer/Supplier?
No
Points for attending & Passing Assessment
1.50
Name
Submacular surgery/gene therapy
Activity Type
Face to Face with Assessment
Therapeutic?
No
Manufacturer/Supplier?
No
Points for attending & Passing Assessment
1.50
Name
Discussion/ Q & A
Activity Type
Face to Face with Assessment
Therapeutic?
No
Manufacturer/Supplier?
No
Points for attending & Passing Assessment
1.50
Name
MCQ assessment
Activity Type
Face to Face with Assessment
Therapeutic?
No
Manufacturer/Supplier?
No
Points for attending & Passing Assessment
1.50

NameActivity TypeTherapeutic?Manufacturer/
Supplier?
Points for attending &
Passing Assessment
OCT in vitreoretinal disordersFace to Face with AssessmentNoNo1.50
Diagnosis and treatment for retinal detachment Face to Face with AssessmentNoNo1.50
Update on macular surgeryFace to Face with AssessmentNoNo1.50
Submacular surgery/gene therapyFace to Face with AssessmentNoNo1.50
Discussion/ Q & AFace to Face with AssessmentNoNo1.50
MCQ assessment Face to Face with AssessmentNoNo1.50

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.