VFLI Webinar series - Dr Alex Newman
Date: 22/07/2026 (AEST)
Venue: Online, QLD, 4122
Provider: Vision For Life Institute
Contact: Belinda Castellano, [E] belinda_castellano@vfli.au, [P] 073849151
Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vision-for-life-institute-webinar-dr-alexander-newman-tickets-1993639996898?aff=oddtdtcreator
Activity Outline
Join Our Monthly Webinar Series
Hosted by the Doctors at Vision for Life Institute
You're invited to join our team of doctors at Vision for Life Institute for our monthly webinar series, where we explore and discuss the latest technologies, research, and clinical updates across all areas of eye health.
Stay informed, enhance your clinical knowledge, and connect with leading specialists in the field.
Learning Objectives
- Differentiate between central, branch and hemi-retinal vein occlusions based on clinical presentation and retinal findings.
- Recognise the key ocular and systemic risk factors associated with retinal vein occlusions.
- Identify the appropriate investigations required in patients presenting with suspected retinal vein occlusion.
- Recognise features that require urgent ophthalmic referral and understand appropriate referral pathways.
- Understand current evidence-based management options for retinal vein occlusions, including anti-VEGF therapy, corticosteroids and laser treatment where appropriate.
- Appreciate the role of the optometrist in ongoing monitoring, patient education and multidisciplinary management.
Max CPD hours awarded: 1
Session Information
| Name |
|---|
| Retinal Vein Occlusios: Recognition, Referral and Contempory Management |
| Clinical? |
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
| Yes |
| Therapeutic? |
| Yes |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
| 1 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
| 1 |