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Regional Series: Oral Therapeutics

Date: 24/03/2025 (AEDT)

Venue: Mantra Hotel,192 Franklin Street Traralgon VIC 3844

Provider: Optometry Vic/SA

Contact: Chynnae Jewell, [E] c.jewell@optometry.org.au, [P] 03 9652 9100

To ensure all attendees and dietary requirements are catered for, please register by Monday 17th March.

Activity Outline

This session will delve into a range of clinical conditions where oral therapeutic agents can play a role in a patient's treatment plan. Through engaging case discussions, we will examine the evidence supporting their use, explore key considerations for effective prescribing, and apply the principles of Quality Use of Medicines to ensure safe and appropriate medication management.


Learning Objectives

  • Discuss the key considerations when prescribing oral therapeutics
  • Identify conditions which may benefit from the use oral therapeutics

Max CPD hours awarded: 2

Session Information

Name
Beyond the drop – Oral medications in the treatment of ocular disease
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
Yes
Therapeutic?
Yes
Duration of CPD Session/Module
2
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
2

Meet your speaker:

Janelle Scully

Janelle graduated with a Bachelor of Optometry from the University of Melbourne in 2007. She began her career at the Victorian College of Optometry (VCO), gaining experience across diverse settings, including community health services, Vision Australia low vision clinics in rural Victoria, and an Aboriginal community-controlled health service. Currently, as the Manager of Ocular Disease and Diagnostic Services at the Australian College of Optometry (ACO), Janelle provides clinical leadership in the retinal disease and glaucoma clinics, along with supervision of final year students.

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.