Presented by the Western NSW Eye Health Partnership, this practical, case-based webinar features paediatric ophthalmologist Dr Parth Shah, with optometrist Sallyanne Morrison as moderator, and is designed for clinicians conducting infant checks in rural and remote locations.
This session is designed specifically for child and family health nurses, general practitioners, Aboriginal Health Practitioners, and registered nurses working in primary care, community health and Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services across the country.
What you’ll learn:
- How to perform a confident, systematic “Baby Blue Book” eye check from birth to 12 months
- The top five red flags you can’t afford to miss
- Practical troubleshooting during appointments
- Clear referral pathways: when to refer to optometry vs ophthalmology, what to include in your referral and how to talk to families
- Tips for working with Aboriginal families and in rural settings where access to specialists is limited
- and more!