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Sunshine Coast Ophthalmologists CPD for optometrists

Date: 29/08/2023 (AEST)

Venue: Harry's On Buderim, 11 Harry's Lane, Buderim , QLD, 4556

Provider: SUNSHINE COAST OPHTHALMOLOGISTS AT NOOSA

Contact: ANNA OCYSEK, [E] optom@sconoosa.com.au, [P] 0419899524

Learning Objectives

  • Participants will gain insight into the incidence of OSSN in our clinic, with results and data presented based on clinical cases for the past 12 months.
  • participants will get a better understanding of when to refer for pterygium excision, based on the current technique employed, pre-op appearance, post op pain and expected healing
  • participants will get a better understanding of the methods employed in treatment of OSSN if pathology returns a positive result for malignancy or dysplasia, and the frequency of aftercare/monitoring going forward.
  • A series of interesting and unusual cases will be presented. Participants will have the opportunity to actively discuss their methods for diagnosis, tests used, and treatment /management protocols.

Max CPD hours awarded: 3

Session Information

Name
Study Findings: Incidence of OSSN in routine pterygium surgery
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
No
Therapeutic?
Yes
Duration of CPD Session/Module
1.5
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
1.5
Name
Interactive aproach to unusual case studies
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
Yes
Therapeutic?
Yes
Duration of CPD Session/Module
1.5
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
1.5

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.