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Critical Vision: Managing Glaucoma, Diabetic Retinopathy & Urgent Optometric Emergencies

Date: 5/11/2025 (AEST)

Venue: Vision Eye Institute - Level 2, 401 Milton Rd Auchenflower , QLD, 4066

Provider: Vision Eye Institute

Contact: Sasha Kairouz, [E] sasha.kairouz@vei.com.au, [P] 0432759015

Activity Outline

The event will include presentations from three doctors; Dr Tian, Dr Groeneveld & Dr Toalster. The evening will also include an interactive quiz session and interactive trivia session. 

Learning Objectives

  • To identify the common types of glaucoma - primary open angle glaucoma, primary narrow angle glaucoma, normal tension glaucoma. To understand the role of laser in the management of glaucoma and the indication and limitation of MIGS in the management of mild-moderate glaucoma. Plus, gain understanding of collaborative glaucoma care management plan.
  • How to identify and prevent proliferative diabetic retinopathy, understand the pace of progression, impact and the degree of urgency.
  • To recognise and manage a range of urgent presentations in optometric practice.

Max CPD hours awarded: 2

Session Information

Name
Critical Vision: Managing Glaucoma, Diabetic Retinopathy & Urgent Optometric Emergencies
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
Yes
Therapeutic?
Yes
Duration of CPD Session/Module
2
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
2

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.