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SWVI's Second Annual Optometry Evening

Date: 1/10/2019

Venue: Gemelle's Liverpool, 79 Bathurst St, Liverpool , NSW, 2170

Provider: South West Vision Institute

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

Learning Objectives

  • Understand how IOL choices are made prior to cataract surgery
  • Understand why patients with corneal disease make cataract surgery more challenging
  • Understand approaches to cataract surgery after refractive surgery
  • Understand diagnosis and management of Ocular Trauma
  • Understand diagnosis and management of Neuorophthalmic Emergencies
  • Understand diagnosis and management of Retinal Emergencies
  • Understand the history of botulinum toxin and how the intervention works
  • Understand the uses and efficacy of Botulinum toxin across the different types of strabismus, including information on the diagnostic and investigative uses of Botox, as well as its use as a therapeutic treatment
  • Understand the dose effect and adverse effects of Botulinum Toxin for the management of Strabismus

Max points awarded: 9.00

Session Information

Name
Cataract surgery in patients with corneal disease
Activity Type
Face to Face with Assessment
Therapeutic?
No
Manufacturer/Supplier?
No
Points for attending & Passing Assessment
3.00
Name
Approach to Ophthalmic Emergencies
Activity Type
Face to Face with Assessment
Therapeutic?
No
Manufacturer/Supplier?
No
Points for attending & Passing Assessment
3.00
Name
Botulinum Toxin: An Alternative to Strabismus Surgery?
Activity Type
Face to Face with Assessment
Therapeutic?
No
Manufacturer/Supplier?
No
Points for attending & Passing Assessment
3.00

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.