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PersonalEYES Canberra Optometry CPD event 2026

Date: 12/08/2026 (AEST)

Venue: Boat House Canberra; Grevillia Park, Menindee Dr, Barton , ACT, 2600

Provider: PersonalEYES

Contact: Marcus Liew, [E] marcusl@personaleyes.com.au, [P] 0298762444

Activity Outline

PersonalEYES Deakin ACT invites you to an Optometry CPD night at The Boat House Canberra for an update on the latest technology and studies in Ophthalmology.

Learning Objectives

  • At the completion of the CPD activity, participants should be able to acknowledge the role of genetics in glaucoma and it's influence on glaucoma treatment options and progression control.
  • At the completion of the CPD activity, participants should be able to assess the cornea for dry eyes and understand it's affects in planning successful cataract surgery.
  • At the completion of the CPD activity, participants should be able to effectively co-manage uveitis and identify when there is a need to on refer to an Ophthalmologist.
  • At the completion of the CPD activity, participants should be able to understand the range of topical drops available to treat glaucoma and recognise the need for further intervention (laser/MiGs/surgery) to an Ophthalmologist
  • At the completion of the CPD activity, participants should be able to diagnose geographic atrophy and co-manage progression with an Ophthalmologist

Max CPD hours awarded: 3

Session Information

Name
Polygenic risk scoring and personalised approach to glaucoma
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
Yes
Therapeutic?
Yes
Duration of CPD Session/Module
0.75
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
0.75
Name
Dry eyes and successful cataract surgery
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
Uveitis and the retina
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
Glaucoma: current and emerging treatments
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: the role of the Optometrist
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
Yes
Therapeutic?
Yes
Duration of CPD Session/Module
0.75
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
0.75

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.