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Qatar First Optometry Conference

11 October, 2019

2:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Alwaha Ballroom, Alwadi Hotel, Doha-Qatar

Purpose of the program:

Optometry is an allied branch of ophthalmology who provide primary eye care through comprehensive eye examinations to detect and treat various visual abnormalities and eye diseases catering to the need of general population of Qatar.

A six hours conference helps the delegates in gaining practical tips to examination of eye and this conference will provide a unique platform for professionals working in the field of eye care, to come together and discuss routine and advance topics from the practical standpoint in the interest of optometrists.

Objectives:

After the conference participants will be able to:

• Aquire the skills to learn and understand the basics in Orthoptics

• Assess and identify the common eye disorders and their possible solutions

• Enlist the different types of spectacles and tips on perfect prescription

• Describe the various contact lens – range and fiting

• Explain the low vision aids/ prism prescription

Target Audience:

The conference is designed for all healthcare practitioners including optometrists, ophthalmic technicians, orthoptists, physicians ophthalmologists, nurses

CPD Accreditation:

This activity is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Category 1) as defined by the Qatar Council for Healthcare Practitioners – Accreditation Department and is approved for a maximum of 6 hours.