Age-related Macular Degeneration for Optometrists

Macular Disease Foundation Australia is providing this free education module for optometrists with the support of the Commonwealth Government.

The course is aimed to increase awareness and knowledge of macular disease to enable early diagnosis and interventions.

The Age-related macular degeneration course comprises 2x 30-minute modules and 2x 15-minute quizzes, and aims to assist you to manage and reduce modifiable risk, and improve your communication with patients about macular disease and it’s impacts.

You will learn about linking patients diagnosed with macular disease with appropriate supports and services, and current best practice and strategies to recognise and encourage high risk individuals to have regular eye examinations.