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Retina & Vitreous Centre: Retina Series 2019

Date: 27/02/2019

Venue: Bicentennial Dr, Sydney Olympic Park , NSW, 2127

Provider: Retina and Vitreous Centre - CBD

Contact: Cynthia Zedda, [E] manager@retinavitreous.com.au, [P] 02 9223 8880

Learning Objectives

  • To appreciate the various ocular pathology that can co-exist in a patient with cataract and how that impacts on cataract assessment.
  • To appreciate the latest development in the management of glaucoma in a patient with cataract including Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS).
  • To understand the how retinal diseases are treated in patients with visually significant cataract including Dexamethasone steroid implant injection.
  • Learn about various fluids used in ocular surgery
  • Recognise clinical signs of surgical fluids having been used
  • Manage potential complications of surgical fluid use
  • Recognise clinical features of high myopia
  • Manage the potential complications of high myopia
  • Learn about the possible complications of high myopia

Max points awarded: 6.00

Session Information

Name
MIGS and other considerations for Cataract Surgery in Sick Eyes/Surgical Fluids in Ocular Surgery/Cases Illustrating the Complications of Myopia
Activity Type
Face to Face with Assessment
Therapeutic?
No
Manufacturer/Supplier?
No
Points for attending & Passing Assessment
6.00

NameActivity TypeTherapeutic?Manufacturer/
Supplier?
Points for attending &
Passing Assessment
MIGS and other considerations for Cataract Surgery in Sick Eyes/Surgical Fluids in Ocular Surgery/Cases Illustrating the Complications of MyopiaFace to Face with AssessmentNoNo6.00

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.