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 Diagnostic challenges in peripheral retinal examinations SCOPE events will be held at Centre for Eye Health on the UNSW Kensington campus. They will consist of a series of short lectures and case studies. By attending either of these events you will gain 6 CPD points.

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

SUMMARY

• Introductory course: 22 February 2012
• Intermediate course: 21 March 2012

The focus of these SCOPE events is the diagnosis and management of vision threatening peripheral retinal pathologies. The event will also include the application and interpretation of new technologies.

The introductory session focus on common conditions of the peripheral retina. The intermediate session will focus on diagnosis and management of more challenging peripheral retinal lesions. 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:

• Regularly dilate your patients’ pupils (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 have an improved ability to:

• Diagnose vision-threatening peripheral retinal pathologies
• Understand which conditions require referral and the urgency of referral
• Understand the potential role of new imaging technologies in diagnosis and management of peripheral retinal pathologies 
• Diagnose and manage vision-threatening peripheral retinal pathologies and less common peripheral retinal lesions  

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.