NB: The Centre for Eye Health will be providing each of its SCOPE* events at an introductory and an intermediate level. Only attend one of each SCOPE session as some content will be repeated.

The When Macular Disease is not ARM  SCOPE events will be held at Centre for Eye Health on the UNSW Kensington campus. They will consist of a series of short lectures, interactive grand rounds and case studies. By attending either of these events you will gain 6 CPD points (Pending approval).

*SCOPE is Centre for Eye Health's 'Series of Continuing Ophthalmic Professional Education'. 

SUMMARY

• Introductory course: 17 April 2012
• Intermediate course: 15 May 2012

OCT imaging has significantly improved the differential diagnosis and management of the majority of macular pathologies. This SCOPE event is presented in a case report format that covers key diagnostic features of the OCT, pathophysiology, management and treatment of a range of macular conditions that are encountered in private practise. 

The introductory session will have an in depth focus on OCT interpretation in diagnosis. The intermediate session will also focus on pathophysiology and a higher level analysis of the conditions. Some information will be repeated in the intermediate SCOPE session, we advise that you only enrol in one course.

You should consider booking into the intermediate course if you:

• Are comfortable interpreting macular OCT images and view them regularly (at least once a week)
• Have a reasonable understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the retina

This two hour CPD event is comprised of presentations and case studies.  At the end of this session, attendees will:

• Be able to better interpret OCT images of macular pathology
• Have improved diagnostic and management capabilities for a wide range of macular pathologies
• Better understand the cause and pathophysiology of a wide range of macular pathologies
• Gain a better understanding of how CFEH can assist you and your patients.

ATTENDING

SCOPE events are intended for optometrists registered with CFEH. If you are not registered but would like to do so in order to attend these events, please contact the Centre via the contact details below. Note: Registration is free. 

PAYMENT

A fee of $50 (gst inclusive) is payable to cover the costs of delivering this SCOPE event.

DISCOUNT: A $15 discount is available to optometrists who have referred patients to CFEH.

CANCELLATION POLICY

We acknowledge that sometimes there is a need to cancel your attendance. If you inform us that you cannot attend: 

·     Up to one week before the event, we will refund the full cost of your ticket.

·     During the week before the event, 50% of the fee will be refunded.

·     On the day of the event, no refund can be given.

Note:  We are also happy to provide a credit to attend a future SCOPE event within 6 months.

PROGRAM

FURTHER INFORMATION

Please contact Jess Huard, Referrer Services Coordinator, on (02) 8115 0719 if you have any questions, or email scope@cfeh.com.au.

For participants paying by cheque please ensure that cheques are made out to ‘Guide Dogs NSW/ ACT’. There is a link at the bottom of the Ticket Information box (below the 'Book Now' button) that will allow you to process your registration with cheque payment. If you have difficulty completing your registrations using this option please contact Jess Huard (see above for contact details).

Note: CFEH is funded entirely from donations to Guide Dogs NSW/ACT and our fee is priced to cover the cost of providing these informative events.