Unsure of what to do when a patient presents with ophthalmic pain? Worried about whether you've considered all the differentials? Or just interested in hearing another of Dr Lowe's talks in neuro-ophthalmology?
Come join our second hybrid event with Dr. Dennis Lowe on Ophthalmic Pain! In this talk, Dr Lowe will be going through the anatomical basis of ophthalmic pain, differential diagnoses of ocular neuropathic pain as well as different types of headaches. This event will be presented both through Zoom and In-Person. To register for the Zoom webinar, please click here. To attend our in-person event, please register on this page.
About Dr. Lowe:
After initially becoming a fully qualified neurologist, Dr Lowe went on to train to become an ophthalmic surgeon. He is the only practitioner in Australia to hold these dual specialties. With vast experience, Dr Lowe has particular interest in ophthalmic surgery (cataract and laser), medical retina, neurologically related eye disease as well as general ophthalmology.
He completed his specialist training through Sydney Eye Hospital with further study at Moorfields Eye Hospital in the UK. Dr Lowe enjoys participating in charitable/pro-bono surgical training and teaching here and overseas (Vietnam Vision Project, Sight for All Foundation, Australian Health Humanitarian Aid, ACPPRC). He also currently holds teaching positions at Sydney University and UNSW affiliated teaching hospitals.
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Learning Objectives:
1. Understand the anatomical basis of ophthalmic pain
2. Determine whether ocular pain is from ocular or non-ocular causes
3. Be able to provide differential diagnosis on the causes of ocular pain
This webinar is FREE for all YO members. If you have any questions that you would like to send in beforehand, please email them to us at y.optoms@gmail.com. If you are not a member and would like to attend, you can sign up here.
1.5 CPD hours have been approved for this event. A certificate of attendance will be provided at the conclusion of the event.
Location: Rydges World Square, 389 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000
Time: Wednesday 15th May, 7:00PM - 8:30 PM
(For those attending in-person please arrive at 6:45PM for a 7PM start)
Cost: Free for YO Members
A three course meal will be provided.
(Note: as dinner is served for in-person attendees, there will be a break during the talk for those joining via Zoom)
Register by Monday 13th May, spots are very limited so get in quick!
This in-person event abides by COVID-19 safety guidelines. We also ask that you do not attend the event if you're feeling sick or unwell on the day. Please advise us ASAP by emailing y.optoms@gmail.com.
Changes to this booking sometimes may occur at last minute and may mean that due to health advice this event may be changed to an online event. Should this occur you will be notified by email. Please ensure to check all your emails from Young Optometrists for updates and any new changes prior to your event.
Special thank you to CooperVision for their unwavering support of Young Optometrists for making these events happen!
