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SWVI Annual Optometry Evening 2023

Date: 16/05/2023 (AEST)

Venue: 749 Elizabeth Drive, Abbotsbury , NSW, 2176

Provider: South West Vision Institute

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

Learning Objectives

  • Know the indications for corneal grafting
  • Recognise the contraindications for corneal grafting
  • Understand the various types of corneal graft techniques
  • Learn about graft outcomes
  • Understand the management principles of common post-graft complications
  • Identify an eyelid malposition
  • Define ptosis, ectropion and entropion
  • Diagnose some of the main causes of eyelid malposition
  • Identify red flags for an eyelid malposition
  • Determine when to refer an eyelid malposition more urgently
  • Identify and refer patients with sight threatening pathology
  • Recognise the clinical presentation of a corneal abscess, acute angle closure glaucoma, uveitis, scleritis, corneal abrasion and an ocular foreign body
  • Confidently identify the clinical presentations of red eye presentations such as conjunctivitis and subconjunctival haemorrhage
  • Identify risk factors for red eye emergencies including potential causative organisms or mechanisms
  • Understand how and when to refer patients with red eye emergencies
  • Understand the early clinical management of red eye presentations that can be instituted by optometrists.

Max CPD hours awarded: 3.75

Session Information

Name
Corneal grafting: An overview of indications, techniques and outcomes
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
No
Therapeutic?
No
Duration of CPD Session/Module
0.75
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
0.75
Name
Eyelid malpositions - when to worry?
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
No
Therapeutic?
No
Duration of CPD Session/Module
0.75
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
0.75
Name
Macula Tales: A Day in Retina - Case Based Discussion
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
No
Therapeutic?
No
Duration of CPD Session/Module
0.75
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
0.75
Name
Red Eye Emergencies
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
No
Therapeutic?
Yes
Duration of CPD Session/Module
1
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.