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Blinded By Sugar - The T2 Diabetes Epidemic & Effective Management of nAMD (Webinar)


Learning Objectives

  • Gain a better understanding of the latest statistics regarding type 2 diabetes and diabetic retinopathy in Australia
  • Better understand the numerous complications of type 2 diabetes and its implications for Australians
  • Explore a strategy for dealing with type 2 diabetes and the toxic impact of sugar on our society
  • Gain a better understanding of the prevalence and current management of nAMD in Australia
  • Understand that there is a need for better therapy and patient compliance
  • Learn how optometrists could play a more supportive role to the treating ophthalmologist in relation to compliance issues
  • Gain a better understanding of the molecular characteristics of the available therapeutic agents to treat nAMD - Lucentis, Eylea, Beovu
  • Become updated on the outcomes of the Hawk & Harrier study

Max CPD hours awarded: 1.5

Session Information

Name
Blinded By Sugar - The T2 Diabetes Epidemic & Effective Management of nAMD
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
No
Therapeutic?
No
Duration of CPD Session/Module
1.5
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
1.5

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.