WAVE24 On Demand: Blame it on the Staphyloma! - Michael Yapp
Available from: 3/04/2024 (AEDT)
Provider: Optometry WA
Contact: OWA Office, [E] admin@optometrywa.org.au, [P] (08) 9321 2300
Activity Outline
Michael Yapp presents on Blame it on the Staphyloma! The Diagnosis & Management of Retinal Complications of Pathological Myopia
Duration: 30 minutes
Synopsis: Myopic maculopathy is already one of the leading causes of vision impairment world-wide and is increasing in prevalence. As a result, it is critical that optometrists are up to date with the latest information on its diagnosis and management. This talk will detail the latest evidence on techniques for diagnosis and risk profiling (multimodal imaging biomarkers) to assist with management of patients with myopic macular degeneration.
Learning Objectives
- Have an increased understanding of the range and classification of myopic maculopathy
- Be able to identify the multimodal imaging signs that increase the risk of progression in myopic maculopathy
- Gain further knowledge on when to refer patients with myopic maculopathy
Max CPD hours awarded: 0.75
Session Information
| Name |
|---|
| Blame it on the Staphyloma! The Diagnosis & Management of Retinal Complications of Pathological Myopia |
| Clinical? |
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
| No |
| Therapeutic? |
| No |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
| 0.5 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
| 0.75 |