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Updates on Fuchs' Dystrophy, Keratoconus, Cataract video review and Glaucoma updates

Date: 13/02/2019

Venue: Pullman Hotel Sydney 36 College St, Sydney, NSW, 2000

Provider: Vision Clinic Sydney

Contact: Samudit Rupasinghe, [E] clinical@visionclinicsydney.com.au, [P] 9222 9188

Learning Objectives

  • Participants will be able to identify the features of the optic disc with relation to glaucoma
  • Participants will be able to relate structure to function and identify optic disc changes
  • Participants will be able to identify essential tools to identify glaucomatous changes
  • Participants will be able to list and understand theoretical benefits of current and experimental treatment options for keratoconus
  • Participants will understand the theoretical benefits of current and future treatment options for Fuchs’ endothelial dystrophy
  • Participants will be able to identify the implications of each step in cataract surgery for surgical outcomes
  • Participants will be able improve their ability to counsel patients on the basic steps of cataract surgery

Max points awarded: 6.00

Session Information

Name
Glaucoma updates
Activity Type
Face to Face with Assessment
Therapeutic?
Yes
Manufacturer/Supplier?
No
Points for attending & Passing Assessment
3.00
Name
Updates on the management of keratoconus and Fuchs' Endothelial Dystrophy with Cataract video review
Activity Type
Face to Face with Assessment
Therapeutic?
No
Manufacturer/Supplier?
No
Points for attending & Passing Assessment
3.00

NameActivity TypeTherapeutic?Manufacturer/
Supplier?
Points for attending &
Passing Assessment
Glaucoma updatesFace to Face with AssessmentYesNo3.00
Updates on the management of keratoconus and Fuchs' Endothelial Dystrophy with Cataract video reviewFace to Face with AssessmentNoNo3.00

Acknowledgement of Country

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