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SWVI Optometry Education Evening June 2021

Date: 1/06/2021 (AEST)

Venue: 155 Gov Macquarie Dr, Warwick Farm , NSW, 2170

Provider: South West Vision Institute

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

Learning Objectives

  • Diagnose keratoconus and detect progression
  • Understand the various treatment options available for keratoconus
  • Define the criteria for corneal collagen cross-linking (CXL) and know the results of previous studies on CXL
  • Understand pathology at vitreomacular interface
  • Diagnose different causes of macular oedema
  • Prognostic factors in cataract surgery in the setting of macular disease
  • Appreciate the role of the phakic lens in angle closure disease
  • Understand the relevance of the ZAP trial in primary angle closure suspects
  • Understand how the EAGLE trial guides management of PACS and PAC
  • Explain the basic principles of how an OCT works
  • Identify retinal anatomy demonstrated on OCT
  • Learn how to optimise your images for glaucoma progression analysis
  • Differentiate common macular pathology on OCT
  • Correctly identify the features of a choroidal naevus on OCT
  • Correctly identify the features of central serous chorioretinopathy on OCT

Max CPD hours awarded: 3.25

Session Information

Name
Optimising keratoconus management – an update on corneal collagen cross-linking
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
No
Therapeutic?
No
Duration of CPD Session/Module
0.75
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
1.25
Name
Macular Tales
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
No
Therapeutic?
No
Duration of CPD Session/Module
0.5
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
0.5
Name
Primary angle closure disease - when to hold 'em and when to fold 'em. The role of cataract surgery and PI's in angle closure
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
Top 5 OCT tips
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
No
Therapeutic?
No
Duration of CPD Session/Module
0.75
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
0.75

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.