Professional Credential in Ocular Therapeutics – Anterior Eye Therapeutics
- Duration
- 7 weeks
- Delivery mode
- Online
- Price (AUD inc. GST)
- $3,900
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Course summary
Build your knowledge and understanding in anterior segment ocular therapeutics
The course covers ocular therapeutics and their use in primary care optometry with reference to the diagnosis and management of anterior segment disease. Specifically, this course covers disorders of the cornea, conjunctiva, adnexae, uvea and lacrimal system relevant to the scope of practice in optometry. This course also provides an overview of therapeutic management of post-surgical patients in general optometric practice.
Who will benefit
- Eye health clinicians seeking to deepen their understanding of anterior segment disease
- Practitioners wanting to strengthen their therapeutic decision-making in primary eye care
Course is suitable for
- Optometrists, ophthalmologists and eye care professionals involved in diagnosing and managing anterior eye conditions
- Clinicians looking to expand their therapeutic scope with evidence‑based approaches to anterior segment disorders and co-management
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About the course
Advance your skills in diagnosing and managing anterior eye disease
This professional credential equips optometrists and eye care professionals with the knowledge and practical skills to diagnose and manage anterior segment conditions using therapeutic agents. Through a blend of self-directed learning and live online discussions, you’ll explore evidence-based treatment approaches, reflect on prescribing decisions, and engage with peers to deepen your clinical insights. You’ll also apply your learning through real-world case presentations, building confidence in therapeutic prescribing and co-management of anterior eye disease.
Why enrol in this course
Develop specialised expertise
Build advanced skills in diagnosing and managing anterior segment conditions.
Network and collaborate with your peers
Engage in online discussions and share insights with like-minded professionals.
Upskill using real-world cases
Apply evidence-based learning through practical case studies and clinical scenarios.
Flexible learning, built for professionals
Fit learning into your week with flexible online content and evening live sessions over 7 weeks.
Key features
Gain in-depth knowledge of conditions affecting the cornea, conjunctiva, uvea, and adnexae.
Learn to prescribe and manage treatments aligned with current clinical guidelines and legislation.
Apply your learning through case-based discussions, prescribing tasks and a grand rounds presentation.
Study over 7 weeks through a mix of self-paced modules and interactive live sessions designed for busy professionals.
Learning outcomes
Clinical expertise in anterior eye disease
By the end of this course, you will be equipped to diagnose and manage anterior eye conditions, apply therapeutic principles in line with legislation and make confident clinical decisions supported by current evidence and prescribing guidelines.
What you'll learn
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Define and discuss the basics of microbiology, inflammation and immunology with a focus on pathologies of the eye.
- Have a basic understanding of the major systems of the body which may be impacted by prescription of ocular therapeutic agents.
- Define and discuss the pharmacological considerations of ocular drugs used in the treatment of anterior eye disease and interactions between ocular and systemic diseases and their management.
- Apply knowledge of relevant State/Territory legislation and Guidelines to lawfully prescribe therapeutic agents in the management of ocular disease.
- Identify circumstances where referral for specialist medical treatment is required, the urgency of the referral and the most appropriate health care provider to be referred to.
Topics covered
- Overview of anti-infective drugs in optometric practice
- Overview of anti-inflammatory drugs in optometric practice
- Overview of anti-allergy drugs in optometric practice
- Overview of autonomic nervous system drugs in optometric practice
- Overview of diagnostic drugs and myopia control therapeutics
- Disorders of the adnexae and conjunctiva
- Overview of episcleritis and scleritis
- Overview of orbital and lacrimal system disorders in optometric practice
- Ocular allergy
- Disorders of the cornea
- Therapeutic management of contact lens complications
- Disorders of the uvea (focus on anterior uveitis)
- Therapeutic management of dry eye
- Brief overview of oral therapeutics in optometric practice
- Basics of co-management of post-surgical patients in general optometric practice
- Brief overview of ocular therapeutics in ocular emergencies
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This course is delivered online across 7 weeks.
Prep week (Week 0) |
Module 1: Pharmacology of anterior segment therapeutics in optometry (Week 1) |
Module 2: Disorders of the adnexae and conjunctiva (Weeks 1-2) |
Module 3: Disorders of the cornea (Weeks 3-4) |
Module 4: Disorders of the uveal tract (Week 5) |
Module 5: Dry eye and oral therapeutics (Week 6) |
Module 6: Post-surgical patients, ocular emergencies and consolidation (Week 7) |
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Skills and career
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Course is suitable for