Retinal Disease Updates for GPs
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| Date | 16/07/2011 |
| Time | 2.00 - 4.00 PM (Lunch will be served between 1.00 - 2.00 PM) |
| Venue | NUHS Tower Block Auditorium
Level 1, 1E Kent Ridge Road Singapore 119228 - via South Buona Vista Road Please refer to the attached Directional Guide to NUHS Tower Block Auditorium. GPs may park your cars at the NUHS Tower Block. |
| CME Points | 2 |
| Department | Dept of Ophthalmology |
| Speakers | Prof Wong Tien Yin, Clin. A/Prof Caroline Chee |
| Synopsis of Event | With an aging population, the most common causes of blindness are retinal diseases, such as diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, retinal detachment and retinal vein occlusions. This GP talk aims to provide a perspective on recent developments in the approach to common retinal diseases and the latest guidelines and recommendations for the management of these medical and surgical conditions. |
| Topics Covered | 1. Diabetic Retinopathy - New Understanding of Treatments 2. Floaters, Flashes and Retinal Detachment 3. What’s New in Retinal Surgery? 4. Retinal Vein Occlusion |
| Learning Objectives | 1) To understand the basic presentation and signs of common retinal diseases - including diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, retinal detachment and retinal vein occlusions 2) Provide an update on current treatment of common retinal diseases
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| Contact Person | Ms Zanda Chiang |
| Contact Email | gp@nuhs.edu.sg |
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