YO Webinar – Eye Emergencies in Practice: Triage, Referral and Communication for Optometrists

YO Webinar - Eye Emergencies in Practice: Triage, Referral and Communication for Optometrists

Date: 24/06/2026 ()

Venue: Online, AUSTRALIA

Provider: Young Optometrists

Contact: Young Optometrists, [E] y.optoms@gmail.com, [P] 0424401858

Activity Outline

Not sure when to refer, where to send patients, or who to call? Join us for an interactive session with consultant ophthalmologists and senior ophthalmology registrars from Sydney Eye Hospital covering vitreoretinal, paediatric and adult ophthalmic emergencies.

This session will provide practical guidance on referral urgency, appropriate referral destinations, and interim patient management while awaiting specialist review. Learn how to navigate NSW public ophthalmology referral pathways, communicate effectively with on-call ophthalmology teams, and determine whether patients should be referred to the Emergency Department or an outpatient ophthalmology service.

We are fortunate to have Dr Jessica Xiong presenting on vitreoretinal emergencies, Dr Liane Papantoniou presenting on paediatric eye emergencies, and Dr Rajeev Naidu presenting on adult ophthalmic emergencies. Join us for an engaging evening of case-based learning and practical advice to help you confidently assess and facilitate timely referral of patients with ophthalmic emergencies.

For more event details and registration, please visit: https://www.yoptoms.com/event-6722724

Learning Objectives

• 1. Differentiate common vitreoretinal presentations requiring urgent same-day ophthalmic assessment from conditions suitable for routine outpatient referral 2. Identify key clinical findings and risk factors associated with retinal detachment, vitreous haemorrhage and endophthalmitis that influence referral urgency and management 3. Provide appropriate patient counselling and referral information to optimise patient safety while awaiting ophthalmic review
• 1. Identify common paediatric ophthalmic presentations requiring urgent assessment and distinguish these from conditions suitable for routine outpatient referral 2. Determine the most appropriate referral destination for children with ophthalmic emergencies including the role of ED and specialised paediatric ophthalmology services in NSW 3. Provide evidence-based advice to parents and carers regarding interim management and red flag symptoms while awaiting ophthalmic assessment
• 1. Recognise common adult ophthalmic emergencies and determine whether referral to an Emergency Department or outpatient ophthalmology service is most appropriate 2. Prioritise ophthalmic referrals according to clinical urgency and prepare referral documentation that facilitates timely patient management 3. Demonstrate effective communication strategies when discussing and handing over patients to on call ophthalmology registrars and emergency eye services

Max CPD hours awarded: 2.25

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