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RVEEH Webinar Series - ED: Cases from the Eye ED

Date: 7/09/2026 (AEST)

Venue: Online, VIC, 3002

Provider: Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital

Contact: Kerryn Baker, [E] medicaleducation@eyeandear.org.au, [P] 03 9929 8528

Activity Outline

The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital are hosting an optometry webinar series. Each webinar will provide an update on the diagnosis and management of important eye disorders, and guidelines for referrals to the hospital.

The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital Emergency Department sees an average of 145 patients each day, with approximately two-thirds presenting with eye-related conditions. In this session, Dr Stephenie Tiew will discuss common ophthalmic presentations seen in the emergency setting, including key assessment considerations and management pathways. She will also present selected interesting and complex cases from the Emergency Department, highlighting clinical decision-making, escalation points and practical learning relevant to optometry practice.

Register here:  https://events.humanitix.com/the-royal-victorian-eye-and-ear-hospital-optometry-webinar-series-2026

Learning Objectives

  • Recognise common eye presentations seen in the Emergency Department.
  • Identify features that may indicate a more complex or urgent ophthalmic condition.
  • Understand the role of clinical practice guidelines in assessment and management.
  • Describe appropriate referral pathways and escalation streams for emergency eye presentations.
  • Apply practical case-based learning to optometric clinical practice.

Max CPD hours awarded: 1

Session Information

Name
RVEEH Webinar Series - ED: Cases from the Eye ED
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
Yes
Therapeutic?
Yes
Duration of CPD Session/Module
1
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
1

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.