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Insights into inherited retinal dystrophy — Module

Insights into inherited retinal dystrophy — Module
Accredited CPD
Duration: 1 hour
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Genetic testing is now standard of care for patients with IRD. A genetic diagnosis can guide treatment decisions and determine eligibility for gene-based therapies, clinical trials, registries and natural history studies.

This learning module provides an introduction to IRD before discussing the genetic diagnosis of IRDs and management of patients with IRD after a genetic diagnosis.

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Accredited CPD
Duration: 1 hour

The activity has been accredited for 1 hour of CPD by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists.



Learning objectives
01 Outline common IRDs and their clinical features
02 Identify the benefits of a genetic diagnosis for patients with IRD
03 Describe the process for getting a genetic diagnosis for Australian patients with IRD

Meet the Experts

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A/Prof Tom Campbell
MBBS, DPhil, FRANZCO
Ophthalmic Physician & Surgeon
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Dr Jonathan Ruddle
MBBS, FRANZCO
Glaucoma, Cataract and Genetic Ophthalmology
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Dr Anagha Vaze
MBBS, DND (OPHTH) MPhil (USTD) FRANZCO
Genetic Ophthalmology

Course Highlights

Introduction to IRD

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Find out about common IRDs and the clinical signs and symptoms that may prompt to further investigation.

Genetic diagnosis of IRD

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Learn more about the benefits of a genetic diagnosis for patients with IRD and the process for referring Australian patients for genetic testing.

IRD clinical audit

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Identify practice patterns through a retrospective and prospective clinical audit.

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This program is supported by an unrestricted educational grant provided by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Australia Pty Ltd

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