Eye Liners - Ophthalmology updates, myopia, presbyopia, case studies and a corneal dissection

PROGRAM

5.30pm Registration and refreshments

6.00pm Presentation and discussion Laser vision correction – the next frontier and a hands on wetlab to test your skills

Dr Sonia Moorthy, Ophthalmologist

8.00pm Evaluation and close

LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Describe current management options for myopia/presbyopia

• Outline advances in intraocular lens (IOL) technology

• Identify updates in management of common eye conditions

Prior reading.

What is PRESBYOND PDF

Modern cataract surgery is relatively routine, yet the decision to proceed to surgery may be complex. GPs can recognise potential problems and help to guide patients’ postoperative expectations as they are faced with options for improving their vision and gaining independence from prescription glasses.

https://medicinetoday.com.au/mt/2016/december/regular-series/cataract-vision-loss-treatment-and-role-gp-patient-assessment-and-care

Glaucoma is a leading cause of preventable blindness worldwide and poses a growing concern due to the ageing population, as prevalence increases with age. Chronic open angle glaucoma, the most common subtype, earned the moniker ‘silent thief of sight’ for its asymptomatic nature until the very late stages of significant and irreversible visual field loss. https://medicinetoday.com.au/mt/2023/november/regular-series/management-open-angle-glaucoma-medicines-and-laser

Dry eye disease (DED) is a common condition frequently encountered yet underdiagnosed in primary care. It can lead to significant morbidity, affecting quality of life. The causes are numerous, while treatment is continually changing. https://www1.racgp.org.au/ajgp/2021/june/when-the-eyes-are-dry

A man aged 67 years was referred by his general practitioner (GP) for assessment of a right cataract. He had noticed visual blurring over the preceding four weeks. On examination, the right visual acuity (VA) was 6/9-2 and left VA was 6/7.5. The right eye had a localised posterior subscapular cataract located in the superior part of the crystalline lens in close proximity to the visual axis. Dilated fundus examination revealed a large pigmented mass superiorly.

https://www1.racgp.org.au/ajgp/2018/april/unilateral-cataract