Macular Disease Foundation Australia Health Professional Education Program - Diabetic Eye Disease
Available from: 5/12/2025 (AEDT)
Where to publish: OA Institute of Excellence - Launch Course Below
Provider: Macular Disease Foundation Australia - Health Professional Education and Training
Contact: Vicky Heaton, [E] victoriah@mdfoundation.com.au, [P] 0408402595
Activity Outline
Macular Disease Foundation Australia with the support of the Commonwealth Government is providing free education modules for optometrists. The courses are aimed to increase awareness and knowledge of macular disease to enable early diagnosis and interventions. There are two 1-hour courses available. Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) and Diabetic Eye Disease.
The Diabetic Eye Disease course aims to assist you to manage and reduce modifiable risk and improve your communication with patients about macular disease and it's impacts. You will learn about linking patients diagnosed with macular disease with appropriate supports and services, and current best practice and strategies to recognise and encourage high risk individuals to have regular eye examinations.
Module 1: Diabetic Eye Disease - Overview
Module 2: Diabetic Eye Disease - Supporting patients
Learning Objectives
- Describe the current and future prevalence rates of diabetes and diabetic retinopathy (DR) in Australia
- Describe the impact of diabetes and DR on patients and the health system
- Differentially diagnose and discuss the stages of DR
- Describe treatment options for various stages of DR
- Describe risk factors for the development and progression of DR, including diet and lifestyle changes
- Discuss culturally safe, tailored DR risk factor information with patients
- Recommend eye examinations and identify effective referral pathways for people living with or at risk of DR in line with national guidelines
- Describe the role of various health professionals and patient support services in the management of people living with or at risk of developing diabetic retinopathy
Max CPD hours awarded: 1.5
Session Information
| Name |
|---|
| Diabetic Eye Disease - Overview & Supporting Patients |
| Clinical? |
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
| No |
| Therapeutic? |
| Yes |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
| 1 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
| 1.5 |