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Eye Health Professional Education Evening

Date: 6/11/2025 (AEDT)

Venue: Level 1 669 Dean ST, Albury, , NSW, 2640

Provider: Eye Clinic Albury Wodonga

Contact: Belinda Garoni, [E] bgaroni@alburyeye.com.au, [P] 02 6021 3755

Activity Outline

EyeClinic Albury Wodonga is proud to be hosting an eye health professionals evening, supported by I-Lumen. Ophthalmologists will present on a range of topics and there will be time to get to know your fellow colleagues.

EyeClinic Albury Wodonga Level 1, 669 Dean Street ALBURY 2640

Thursday November 6th from 6:30 pm

RSVP to the EyeClinic via: P: 02 6021 3755 or reception@alburyeye.com.au

Light refreshments provided

Learning Objectives

  • Recognise and diagnose keratoconus, including early signs using corneal imaging
  • Understand the principles, indications, and outcomes of corneal cross-linking (CXL)
  • Know when to refer for CXL and the optometrist’s role in co-management. Explore current and emerging treatment options
  •  Differentiate stages of AMD and identify key clinical features
  • Interpret OCT, OCT-A, and FAF to detect progression
  • Recognise symptoms linked to disease severity and advise on evidence-based management, current treatments, and available clinical trials
  • Recognize hallmark signs of GA and differentiate it from other AMD forms
  • Use of imaging diagnose and monitor progression. Understand the natural history and visual impact of GA
  • Review current and emerging treatments. Implement effective management, patient education, and referral strategies.
  • Understand Guidedogs Australia -the referral process, technology, daily living skills, support

Max CPD hours awarded: 1.75

Session Information

Name
Keratoconus and Cross - Linking
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
Intermediate to Advanced AMD
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
Geographic Atrophy - What Every optometrist needs to know
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
Guide Dogs Australia
Clinical?
No
Interactive?
Yes
Therapeutic?
No
Duration of CPD Session/Module
0.25
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
0.25

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.