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The Eye Health Centre CPD Conference - Spectacular Sunday of CPD

Date: 28/05/2023 (AEST)

Venue: OnPoint QB - 406 Montague Road, WEST END, QLD, 4101

Provider: The Eye Health Centre

Contact: Michelle Warnecke, [E] marketing@theeyehealthcentre.com.au, [P] 0430190213

Learning Objectives

  • Anterior Segment Update - * The role of DMEK surgery in improving vision, where the science is progressing and how to care for patients with endothelial failure *Identifying cornea scars, how to treat them and why they need to be addressed for optimal patient outcomes *To learn visual outcome and graft survival from different graft types **Small group session with Dr Apel and Dr John Hogden and clinical team Case discussion with speakers
  • Retina - To understand what medications may have potential adverse effects on the retina *To make attendees aware of the types of surgery that use intraocular gasses *To understand update on intravitreal therapy for wet and dry ARMD *To understand which Retinal conditions require immediate referral **Small group breakout sessions with Dr Moloney and Dr Michael Hogden and clinical team
  • Cataract/IOL/Refractive FORUM - Perfecting patient outcomes. The collaboration effect *To understand the importance of the ocular surface and IOLs *A detailed description of modern IOL technology and why it matters to your patients and how to best improve their vision* At the end of this presentation you will better understand the best service for your patient **Small group session with Dr Apel and Dr John Hogden and clinical team Case discussion with speakers
  • Posterior Segment Update - To further advance knowledge in the diagnosis, management and treatment of glaucoma for community optometrists *To understand the role of optometrists in glaucoma co-management *To understand the precautions and postoperative management of patients with intraocular gas **Small group session with Dr Apel and Dr John Hogden and clinical team Case discussion with speakers
  • Ocular Surface Disease - To understand the patients experience when faced with Pterygium surgery (Guest Speaker Karen Campell)* What is the best option for the patients with Pterygiums * Update delegates on Pterygium surgery - pre and post procedure care **Small group session with Dr Apel and Dr John Hogden and clinical team Case discussion with speakers
  • Optic chiasm update - Neuro pituitary tumours, optic nerves and eye related symptoms **Guest Speaker Neurologist Dr Robert Campbell lecture, clinical cases and discussion
  • Epigenetics update - Genetics of the eye and new break through relevance to eye disease **Guest Speaker Dr Kate Wilson, lecture, clinical cases and discussion

Max CPD hours awarded: 8.5 (6.25Ti, 6.75T, 6.75i, 0.25N)

Session Information

Name
Genetics - new break throughs and relevance to eye disease
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
No
Therapeutic?
Yes
Duration of CPD Session/Module
0.5
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
0.5
Name
Anterior & Posterior Segment Update - KC & CXL vs PK grafting trends, DMEK, Types of gas, Glaucoma, Interactive lectures with panel discussions.
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
Yes
Therapeutic?
Yes
Duration of CPD Session/Module
2
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
2
Name
Grafting trends
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
Neuro pituitary tumours and eye related symptoms
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
Cataract/IOL/Refractive FORUM - Update on latest technology, When to refer. Interactive Forum
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
Yes
Therapeutic?
Yes
Duration of CPD Session/Module
1
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
1
Name
Ocular Surface Forum - Perfecting patient outcomes, Corneal Scars (what they mean and what to do). The collaboration effect. Interactive Forum
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
Yes
Therapeutic?
Yes
Duration of CPD Session/Module
1.75
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
1.75
Name
Retina - Pharmacologic retinal toxicities, Injections and anti VEGF, tailoring referral, Emergencies
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.