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Navigating the Changing Geographic Atrophy Landscape: A Guide for Clinicians

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] 02 8268 8416

Activity Outline

With recent registration with the Therapeutic Goods of Australia of new treatment options for people with geographic atrophy, it is advised that clinicians provide appropriate counselling and/or non-urgent referral to ophthalmology for baseline testing of geographic atrophy in patients interested in new treatments. Macular Disease Foundation Australia has developed this Government funded guide covering an overview of geographic atrophy, including classification, risk factors, imaging, features associated with progression and an update on treatments.

Learning Objectives

  • Describe the prevalence and classification of geographic atrophy
  • Understand the modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors associated with risk of progression to late AMD
  • Describe key imaging techniques to diagnose and manage geographic atrophy
  • Understand the current treatments available for geographic atrophy and how to communicate their risks and benefits with patients

Max CPD hours awarded: 1.25

Session Information

Name
Navigating the changing Geographic Atrophy Landscape: A Guide for clinicians
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
No
Therapeutic?
Yes
Duration of CPD Session/Module
1.25
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
1.25

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.