IDW Series 2026: Pills, pressure & practice: a day in the life of a glaucoma optometrist at a busy hospital eye clinic (Recorded version)
Available from: 1/07/2026 (AEST)
Where to publish: https://lms.optometry.org.au/course/view.php?id=1026
Provider: OA National Provider
Contact: Optometry Australia Optometry Australia, [E] cpd@optometry.org.au, [P] 96688550
Activity Outline
This presentation will provide an overview of glaucoma management, focusing on key concepts in glaucoma classification—particularly angle closure disease—and a brief review of the ZAP Study and its relevance to clinical practice.It will also cover practical aspects of assessment and treatment, including the role of gonioscopy and an overview of commonly used oral medications such as Acetazolamide and Valacyclovir in relevant clinical scenarios.
The following presentation explores the growing impact of pre-myopia, myopia, highlighting the importance of early identification and evidence-based management in clinical practice with Essilor Stellest lenses. The session will also cover dry eye assessment and management, focusing on diagnostic instrumentation and the Espansione eye-light range which uses low level light therapy (LLLT) to support improved ocular surface health and patient outcomes. This session is sponsored by EssilorLuxottica.
Learning Objectives
- Differentiate the nomenclature and classification of glaucoma, with a particular focus on angle closure disease
- Understand the key findings, clinical implications, and limitations of the ZAP Study
- Recognise the importance of gonioscopy in glaucoma assessment and apply practical techniques to obtain reliable and clinically useful views
- Discuss the concept of target pressure and how it is applicable to glaucoma management
- Apply the use of acetazolamide (Diamox) in glaucoma management, including indications, contraindications, and monitoring considerations
- Incorporate the use of valacyclovir in the management of herpes simplex keratitis in patients with coexisting glaucoma
- Describe evidence-based myopia management, including pre-myopia
- Discuss latest clinical research and the benefits of Essilor® Stellest® lenses in slowing myopia progression
- Diagnose dry eye diagnosis and improve patient outcomes by demonstrating the clinical applications and benefits of the Espansione range and advanced diagnostic instrumentation
Max CPD hours awarded: 1.25
Session Information
| Name |
|---|
| Pills, pressure & practice: a day in the life of a glaucoma optometrist |
| Clinical? |
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
| No |
| Therapeutic? |
| Yes |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
| 0.75 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
| 0.75 |
| Name |
|---|
| nnovation in practice: myopia and dry eye management |
| Clinical? |
| No |
| Interactive? |
| No |
| Therapeutic? |
| No |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
| 0.5 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
| 0.5 |