Auckland CME Session: Ophthalmology

This CME is about Ophthalmology Updates presented by Dr Hussain Patel, Dr Tracey Wong, Dr Monika Pradhan, Dr Yi Wei Goh Ophthalmologists at Eye Surgery Associates, North Auckland.

We welcome General Practitioners on the North Shore, and by attending the CME session you’ll receive 1.5 CPD points. It’s a free event, light dinner will be provided. Limited space available.

Date: Wednesday 28 September
Time: 6.00pm – 8.30pm
Format:
6 pm – 6.30 pm – networking and refreshments
6.30pm − 6.45pm – Psychological Impacts of Vision Loss
6.45pm − 7pm – Retinal Toxicity of Systemic Medication –
Part 1: Hydroxychloroquine
7pm − 7.15pm – Short break with light dinner
7.15pm − 7.30pm – Retinal Toxicity of Systemic Medication –
Part 2: Other Drugs
7.30pm − 7.45pm – Periocular Tumours
7.45pm − 8pm – Q&A

Location: Eye Surgery Associates, Unit D2/3 Orbit Drive, Rosedale, North Shore

Dr Hussain Patel, Ophthalmologist
Psychological Impacts of Vision Loss
Learning outcomes:

• Awareness that anxiety and depression can be associated with ocular diseases and vision loss
• Impact of vision loss on daily activities including driving and the impact this can have on patients
• Measures a GP can take to help patients who have significant vision loss

Dr Tracey Wong, Ophthalmologist
Retinal Toxicity of Systemic Medication – Part 1: Hydroxychloroquine
Learning outcomes:

• An understanding of Hydroxychloroquine monitoring
• When to screen and what happens at screening visits
• To discuss the features of retinal toxicity associated with Hydroxychloroquine

Dr Monika Pradhan, Ophthalmologist
Retinal Toxicity of Systemic Medication – Part 2: Other Drugs
Learning outcomes:

• To highlight potential retinal side effects of several systemic drugs
• To discuss monitoring and management of such adverse reactions
• To recognise when adverse reactions may necessitate cessation of systemic treatment

Dr Yi Wei Goh, Ophthalmologist
Periocular Tumours
Learning outcomes:

• When to consider surgery for benign periocular lesions
• Able to differentiate malignant tumours from benign lesions
• Learn to appreciate importance of using investigative tools
• When to consider a referral to an ophthalmologist