The New Zealand Laser Training Institute is offering a new online training course focused on optometrists and others interested in treating dry eye.
Optometrists and other health professionals can purchase an intense pulsed light (IPL) device with little or no formal training, then resort to reading the device’s manual or watching YouTube videos, said Ruth Nicholson, NZ Laser Training course director and founder. “Education is vital, not only to clearly establish the benefits and differences in the traits and properties of the light source, but also in the correct and safe use of the device within scope of practice, and to Australian and New Zealand laser safety standards.”
The new online programme references the ANZ Safety Standard and recognised industry best practice, and covers specific IPL use by optometry and ophthalmology for the treatment of dry eye disease, she said.
CPD approved
The programme is also fully accredited by the Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Board, offering 1.2 clinical diagnostic credits and 0.8 general credits for optometrists on completion.
