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Evidence Based Optometry - A Masterclass in Optometry Speakers including Isabelle Jalbert, Laura Downie, Rod Baker, David Hammond Brad Kirkwood and Konrad Pesudovs will explore the latest clinical optometry research and the ways to evaluate and incorporate research outcomes into your optometry practice. Masterclass sessions will empower you to interpret the latest research and provide opportunities for translation of research into clinical practice in the areas of Paediatric Optometry, Therapeutic Optometry, Contact lens and Refractive Correction and Screening for Disease. Join us in Adelaide on Monday 7th and Tuesday 8th April 2014 to explore optometry best practice.
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EVIDENCE BASED OPTOMETRY CONFERENCE
7-8 April 2014
INTERCONTINENTAL ADELAIDE
PROGRAM
Optometry and Vision Science
Flinders Centre for Ophthalmology
Eye & Vision Research
Evidence Based Optometry Conference
PROGRAM
MONDAY 7th April, 2014
Introduction to Evidence Based Practice for Optometry
Chair: Konrad Pesudovs
9.00 am Welcome and Introduction to Evidence Based Practice Konrad Pesudovs
9.30 am Overview of Evidence Based Practice and its Application Laura Downie
10.30 am Morning tea
10.45 am How to read and appraise a paper Isabelle Jalbert
& Konrad Pesudovs
11.50 am How Evidence Based Practice fits into Optometry Programs
- curriculum renewal/competencies Isabelle Jalbert
The Flinders approach to teaching Evidence Based Optometry Konrad Pesudovs
12.30 pm Lunch
Finding the Evidence
Venue: Express Training Connections Level 5, 38 Gawler Place, Adelaide
1.45 pm Information Skills Training for Optometrists: Systematic
Reviews of Literature & Following Hypothesis Threads David Hammond
2.45pm Afternoon Tea
3.00 pm Searching the Literature - Interactive Computer Workshop Raechel Damarell
8.15 am Registration and Arrival Tea & Coffee
5.00 pm Close
6.30 pm Conference Dinner
This 2 day Conference will attract 36 CPD points (9 CPD points Therapeutic)*
*To be confirmed
Evidence Based Optometry Conference
PROGRAM
TUESDAY 8th April, 2014
Masterclass Day
9.00 am Masterclass in Therapeutics
Chair: Brad Kirkwood
The role of povidone iodine and corticosteroids in treating adenoviral keratoconjunctivitis
What is the best treatment of convergence insufficiency?
Can optometrists manage glaucoma?
10.30 am Morning tea
10.45 am Masterclass in Paediatrics
Chair: Rod Baker
Atropine penalisation vs patching in amblyopia
What is the best treatment of convergence insufficiency?
Measuring children’s eye movements in reading
12.15 pm Lunch
1.15 pm Masterclass in Contact Lens and Refractive Correction
Chair: Laura Downie
The merit of orthokeratology for myopia control in children
The utility of bandage contact lenses for recurrent corneal erosions
The clinical management of contact lens-association ocular dryness
2.45 pm Afternoon Tea
3.00 pm Masterclass in Ophthalmic Disease Management
Chair: Konrad Pesudovs
The utility of OCT in glaucoma patient management
Do accommodating IOLs work?
The merit of collagen cross-linking for keratoconus
8.30 am Registration and Arrival Tea & Coffee
4.45 pm Close
4.30 pm Concluding Remarks Konrad Pesudovs
This 2 day Conference will attract 36 CPD points (9 CPD points Therapeutic)*
*To be confirmed
Intercontinental Adelaide (Conference Venue)
Sebel Playford
Hotel Grand Chancellor
Oaks Embassy Hotel
BreakFree Directors Studio
South Australian Museum
Art Gallery of South Australia
National Wine Centre
Optometry
Flinders Centre for
Ophthalmology, Eye & Vision
Express Training Connections
