Alumni Evening: Optometry's role in Dementia

As the prevalence of dementia continues to rise, optometrists play an increasingly important role in supporting the visual function, accessibility of eyecare, and quality of life for people living with dementia.

This event brings together experienced clinicians and researchers to share practical insights, emerging evidence, and real-world approaches in managing the ocular health and delivering eyecare to patients with dementia.

Attendees will gain insights into:

• Creating more accessible and dementia-friendly optometric practices
• Visual considerations in patients with dementia and co-existing eye disease
• Challenges and strategies in managing ocular disease in patients with dementia
• Practical approaches to improving patient outcomes and continuity of care

The evening will conclude with an interactive panel discussion and audience Q&A. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with colleagues and expand your understanding of optometry’s role in supporting patients with dementia!

Event Agenda

5:30pm – Guided Tour (Optional)
Attendees are invited to join a guided tour of the UNSW Health Translation Hub Eye Clinic prior to registration. The tour will showcase the eye clinic facilities, including a demonstration of the slit lamp simulator—a virtual reality tool that enables examination of virtual patients using slit lamp biomicroscopy, fundoscopy, and gonioscopy techniques.

6:00pm – Registration Opens

6:15pm – Light Dinner and Refreshments

7:00pm – Lectures Commence (In Person and Online)
In-person lectures will be held in the UNSW Health Translation Hub (HTH) Seminar Room.

Speakers

• Dr Marianne Coleman
  
• Dr Melinda Toomey
  
• Dr Katya Numbers
  

Total CPD hours for the event: 2i