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South West Vision Institute Optometry Night - May 2019

Date: 7/05/2019

Venue: 1 Art Gallery Rd, Campbelltown, NSW, 2560

Provider: South West Vision Institute

Contact: Katrina Ryan, [E] katrina@swvi.com.au, [P] (02) 9821 2993

Learning Objectives

  • Diagnosis of secondary open angle glaucomas
  • Be aware of which type of glaucomas are more likely to progress quickly and therefore require urgent referral
  • Identify masquerade glaucoma sub-types
  • Paradigm for excluding secondary glaucoma types
  • Be able to identify alternate diagnoses to glaucoma
  • Be aware of the spectrum of treatment options for glaucoma patients and broadly explain these to patients
  • Develop an understanding of how cataract surgery may be an appropriate intervention in certain types of glaucoma
  • Be able to appropriately refer patients suitable for Micro-Invasive Glaucoma Surgery
  • Be able to understand the unique treatment options in certain types of glaucoma
  • Diagnose and manage viral retinitis
  • Diagnose and manage exogenous and endogenous endophthalmitis
  • Diagnose and manage hypertensive uveitis
  • Diagnose and manage scleritis
  • Better understand masquerade conditions

Max points awarded: 9.00

Session Information

Name
Secondary open angle glaucomas: diagnosis and management
Activity Type
Face to Face without Assessment
Therapeutic?
Yes
Manufacturer/Supplier?
No
Points for attending & Passing Assessment
2.00
Name
Interactive Glaucoma Cases 2019
Activity Type
Face to Face with Assessment
Therapeutic?
Yes
Manufacturer/Supplier?
No
Points for attending & Passing Assessment
3.00
Name
Uveitis Emergencies
Activity Type
Face to Face with Assessment
Therapeutic?
Yes
Manufacturer/Supplier?
No
Points for attending & Passing Assessment
3.00

NameActivity TypeTherapeutic?Manufacturer/
Supplier?
Points for attending &
Passing Assessment
Secondary open angle glaucomas: diagnosis and managementFace to Face with AssessmentYesNo3.00
Interactive Glaucoma Cases 2019Face to Face with AssessmentYesNo3.00
Uveitis EmergenciesFace to Face with AssessmentYesNo3.00

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.