Supporting Sight: The Evidence for Nutraceutical Supplements
Provider: Mivision
Contact: Nikki Byrne, [E] nikki@mivision.com.au, [P] 02 8336 8616
Activity Outline
Glaucoma is a leading cause of irreversible blindness and
affects over 200,000 Australians over the age of 50, with an increasing
prevalence.1 Intraocular pressure (IOP) is considered the most
important modifiable risk factor in glaucoma, and this underpins the principles
of glaucoma management in the clinical setting. However, glaucoma can still
progress despite well-controlled IOP, suggesting that other non-pressure
dependent mechanisms exist.
There is a significant body of research looking at these
often interconnected non-pressure dependent factors, and how they can be
effectively targeted to provide neuroprotection for those with – or at risk of
– glaucoma.
By linking specific nutrients to the non-pressure dependent factors and biocellular risks underlying the mechanisms of glaucoma, Drs Brian Ang and Varun Chandra highlight the scientific basis underpinning the potential roles of supplements in the prevention and management of glaucoma.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the pathophysiology and risk factors underpinning glaucoma progression
- Identify key nutraceutical supplements and their potential role in addressing risk factors for glaucoma progression
- Be equipped to have informed discussions with patients regarding nutraceutical supplementation for glaucoma management
Max CPD hours awarded: 1.5
Session Information
| Name |
|---|
| Supporting Sight: The Evidence for Nutraceutical Supplements |
| Clinical? |
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
| No |
| Therapeutic? |
| Yes |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
| 1 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
| 1.5 |