Alumni Evening: Genetics in Eye Health

Date: 4 March 2025

Time: 6:00pm - 8:30pm AEDT

Location: UNSW Optometry Clinic and Old Main Building, K15-OMB150, UNSW Sydney

Join us for an engaging UNSW SOVS Alumni Evening focused on the latest advancements in glaucoma and genetics testing. This event brings together leading experts in optometry, ophthalmology, and genetics to explore how polygenic risk scores, and other genetic insights are transforming risk assessment, diagnosis, and management of glaucoma.

Attendees will gain insights into:

• The role of genetic factors in glaucoma progression
• How genetic testing is being integrated into clinical practice
• Optometry's expanding role in glaucoma detection and co-management
• Real-world experience using genetic tests in patient care
• Cutting-edge genetic research and future innovations in glaucoma treatment

The evening will feature expert presentations followed by an interactive panel discussion. Don’t miss this opportunity to network with your colleagues and stay at the forefront of genomics in eye care!

Join us either in person or online. Registration essential via Eventbrite:

Alumni Evening: Genetics in Eye Health Tickets, Tue 04/03/2025 at 6:00 pm | Eventbrite

Registration from 6pm, with a light dinner and refreshments from 6.15pm.

Lectures will commence online and in person at 7pm.

In person lectures will be held in the Old Main Building, K15-OMB150, UNSW Sydney.