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WAVE24 On Demand: Late Stages of AMD - A/Prof Zhichao Wu

Available from: 3/04/2024 (AEDT)

Access Here: https://wave.arinex.one/talks/day-1-7-late-amd-earlier-detection-with-oct-new-treatments-tx-mcqs

Provider: Optometry WA

Contact: OWA Office, [E] admin@optometrywa.org.au, [P] (08) 9321 2300

Activity Outline

A/Prof Zhichao Wu presents on Late AMD: Earlier Detection with OCT & New Treatments

Duration: 60 minutes

Synopsis: This presentation will provide optometrists with an update on how OCT imaging can be used to enable the earlier detection of the late complications of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and discuss their differential diagnoses and development of a management plan. It will also provide an update on new treatments on the horizon for individuals with atrophic AMD.

Learning Objectives

  • To understand how to use OCT imaging to detect signs of late AMD
  • To understand the differential diagnoses of these signs of late AMD on OCT imaging
  • To understand how to develop a management plan and collaborative care models when such signs of late AMD are detected
  • To be better informed about potential new treatments for atrophic AMD

Max CPD hours awarded: 1.25

Session Information

Name
Late AMD: Earlier Detection with OCT & New Treatments
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
No
Therapeutic?
Yes
Duration of CPD Session/Module
1
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
1.25

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