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Series of lectures (face to face) covering retina, cataract and cornea

Date: 14/03/2023 (AEDT)

Venue: Level 2, 741 Pacific Highway Gordon , NSW, 2072

Provider: The Gordon Eye Surgery

Contact: Donna Glenn, [E] d.glenn@gordoneye.com.au, [P] 0294181488

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the medical use and applications for the use of Vabysmo and its use in treating and benefits to patients
  • Understand the practical aspects to a patients journey when having cataract surgery
  • Review (via video) the steps involved in the cataract surgery process to be able to reassure and educate patients and answer their FAQs
  • Understand which patients require referral for keratoconus review with an ophthalmologist
  • Understand treatment options for children with karatoconus
  • Understand results of keratoconus treatment

Max CPD hours awarded: 1.5

Session Information

Name
Retina - Update on Faricimab (Vabysmo), the newly approved drug for AMD and DMO
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
Yes
Therapeutic?
Yes
Duration of CPD Session/Module
0.5
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
0.5
Name
Cataract - Virtual Tour of the patients theatre journey for cataract surgery
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
Yes
Therapeutic?
No
Duration of CPD Session/Module
0.5
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
0.5
Name
Cornea - Treatment of keratoconus in Children
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
Yes
Therapeutic?
Yes
Duration of CPD Session/Module
0.5
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
0.5

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.