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Through the Looking Glass

Date: 7/08/2019

Venue: Retina & Eye Consultants, level 3, 33 MacMahon St, Hurstville, NSW, 2220

Provider: Retina & Eye Consultants

Contact: Venus Singh, [E] venus.singh@retinaconsultants.com.au, [P] 02 95701622

Learning Objectives

  • Review common causes of cataract
  • Review causes of lens malposition a. ectopia lentis b. IOL subluxation
  • Review management of lens malposition
  • Review management of aphakia
  • Identify interaction of ocular and systematic pathology with cataract surgery
  • Be able to discuss cataract surgery with patients
  • Have an understanding of how some complex surgery is approached
  • will review the outcome of recent LEAD trial
  • review mechanism of retina of 2RT laser for dry AMD
  • review classification of drusen.
  • identify the main risk factors for retinal detachment
  • understand the types of treatment for retinal tears and detachment
  • to understand the postoperative recovery following retinal detachment repair.
  • appreciate differences between normal and pathologic OCTs
  • Assess and interpret OCT findings in a clinical context
  • Correlate symptoms, clinical findings and OCTs

Max points awarded: 9.00

Session Information

Name
Through the looking Glass
Activity Type
Face to Face with Assessment
Therapeutic?
No
Manufacturer/Supplier?
No
Points for attending & Passing Assessment
1.50
Name
Cataract surgery in retinal patients
Activity Type
Face to Face with Assessment
Therapeutic?
No
Manufacturer/Supplier?
No
Points for attending & Passing Assessment
1.50
Name
Laser for Dry AMD
Activity Type
Face to Face with Assessment
Therapeutic?
No
Manufacturer/Supplier?
No
Points for attending & Passing Assessment
1.50
Name
Retinal detachment and tears
Activity Type
Face to Face with Assessment
Therapeutic?
No
Manufacturer/Supplier?
No
Points for attending & Passing Assessment
1.50
Name
Laser for Dry AMD
Activity Type
Face to Face with Assessment
Therapeutic?
No
Manufacturer/Supplier?
No
Points for attending & Passing Assessment
1.50
Name
OCT Interpretations
Activity Type
Face to Face with Assessment
Therapeutic?
No
Manufacturer/Supplier?
No
Points for attending & Passing Assessment
1.50

NameActivity TypeTherapeutic?Manufacturer/
Supplier?
Points for attending &
Passing Assessment
Through the looking GlassFace to Face with AssessmentNoNo1.50
Cataract surgery in retinal patientsFace to Face with AssessmentNoNo1.50
Laser for Dry AMDFace to Face with AssessmentNoNo1.50
Retinal detachment and tearsFace to Face with AssessmentNoNo1.50
Laser for Dry AMDFace to Face with AssessmentNoNo1.50
OCT InterpretationsFace to Face with AssessmentNoNo1.50

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.