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An Evening of Insight: Educational & Interactive Excellence

Date: 26/05/2026 (AEST)

Venue: Twin Road, North Ryde , NSW, 2113

Provider: Retina Associates

Contact: Vinnci Wu, [E] vinnci@retina.com.au, [P] 0294113333

Activity Outline

Topics: 

1. Central Serous - or is it

2. Vitreoretinal Surgery Update 2026

3. Is This Glaucoma? A Case-Based Approach 

4. Update on Retinal Detachment

5. Assessment and management of the watery eye

Speakers : A/Prof Alex Hunyor, Prof I-van Ho, Dr Mia Zhang, Dr Vivek Pandya and Dr Michael Davies.

There will be a various cases for discussion at the end of each topic with audience input along with an assessment.

All presentations will be presented on power point.

Learning Objectives

  • To increase attendees’ understanding of central serous chorioretinopathy, its multimodal imaging characteristics, and mimicking conditions
  • To provide an update on retinal surgery practices in 2026, including advancements in surgical techniques, technologies, clinical outcomes, and current best practices in the management of retinal conditions.
  • Differentiate true glaucoma from common masqueraders in real-world practice
  • Monitor glaucoma reliably in high myopes and other challenging eyes
  • Recognize red flags that deviate from typical glaucoma patterns
  • Avoid key OCT and visual field interpretation pitfalls
  • Who to refer (and when): clear red flags and timing for glaucoma intervention
  • To provide an update on the diagnosis, management, and current status of retinal detachment, including recent clinical findings, treatment interventions, and patient progress.
  • To develop an approach to assessment and investigation of epiphora
  • To gain knowledge and understanding of the treatment options for the different causes of epiphora

Max CPD hours awarded: 2.5

Session Information

Name
Central Serous - or is it?”
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
Yes
Therapeutic?
Yes
Duration of CPD Session/Module
0.5
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
0.5
Name
Vitreoretinal Surgery Update 2026
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
Yes
Therapeutic?
Yes
Duration of CPD Session/Module
0.5
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
0.5
Name
Is This Glaucoma? A Case-Based Approach
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
Yes
Therapeutic?
Yes
Duration of CPD Session/Module
0.5
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
0.5
Name
Update on Retina Detachment
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
Yes
Therapeutic?
Yes
Duration of CPD Session/Module
0.5
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
0.5
Name
Assessment and management of the watery eye
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
Yes
Therapeutic?
Yes
Duration of CPD Session/Module
0.5
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
0.5

Acknowledgement of Country

In the spirit of reconciliation Optometry Australia acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.