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The New Grad Optometrist's Guide to Navigating Contact Lenses - Multifocal contact lenses and dry eye

Date: 17/07/2023 (AEST)

Venue: Virtual - 6pm AEST , NSW, 2000

Provider: Alcon Vision Care

Contact: Nadia Michaels , [E] nadia.michaels@alcon.com, [P] 0437 889 332

Registration: https://cvent.me/XVoXy4

Learning Objectives

  • Be able to select the correct initial Alcon multifocal contact lens power and be able to enhance vision for distance and near
  • Understand how to communicate effectively to our presbyopic contact lens wearers on the expectations and adaptation process for multifocal contact lenses
  • Describe the TFOS DEWSII diagnosis methodology for DED and how to incorporate this into a routine eye examination
  • Understand the mode of action of the different Systane lubricant eye drops and how they help manage dry eye

Max CPD hours awarded: 1.5

Session Information

Name
The New Grad Optometrist's Guide to Navigating Contact Lenses and Dry Eye - Multifocal contact lenses and Dry Eye
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
Yes
Therapeutic?
No
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.