Evidence-Based Myopia Management (AOC)
Issued by
UNSW
This course aims to equip you with the knowledge and skills to diagnose, control and manage progressive myopia. The course offers in-depth understanding and knowledge of the latest evidence-based optical, pharmacological and behavioural interventions to appropriately manage progressive myopia. You will be equipped with practical skills and tools to identify individuals at risk of myopia development and progression and develop personalised management plans for simple and complex myopia cases.
- Type Experience
- Level Foundational
- Time Weeks
- Cost Paid
Skills
- Assess myopia risk
- Behavioural modifications for myopia control
- Classification of myopia
- Critical thinking and communication skills
- Epidemiology and social impact of myopia
- Formulate an evidence-based myopia management plan
- Orthokeratology for myopia control
- Pathophysiology of myopia
- Pharmacological myopia control
- Soft contact lenses for myopia control
- Spectacles for myopia control
Standards
This course is worth 3 UNSW Medicine & Health Executive Certificate in Health (FMECH) credit points. The FMECH credit provides formal recognition of professional development and reflects 30 hours of learning. The 30 hours of study and verifiable credential may be counted towards your continuing professional development (CPD) in Australia.