Optometry Australia's Institute of Excellence Podcasts

Join Lien Trinh for a practitioner-focused interview with Associate Professor Elaine Chong (University of Melbourne and Centre for Eye Research Australia) as they deep dive into keratoconus and what contemporary care looks like now.This CPD activity explores how we diagnose keratoconus earlier and more accurately using modern tomography, including what to look for on imaging and why progression assessment can vary between patients. Elaine unpacks key clinical markers that should raise suspicion in practice. You will also hear insights from population-based data in young adults, and how improved imaging is reshaping how we define “mild” disease.We take a practical look at when to monitor versus when to refer for corneal collagen cross-linking, what “documented progression” means, and how current approaches are evolving. Elaine discusses options beyond cross-linking, including intracorneal ring segments, emerging allogenic corneal ring approaches, and where DALK and penetrating keratoplasty sit in the pathway.Elaine also introduces her free patient education tool, OneRightEye.com, a 3D interactive eyeball designed to improve understanding of anatomy, disease progression, and treatment concepts. This episode is ideal for optometrists wanting clearer clinical pearls for detection, counselling, and timely referral in keratoconus care.

Join Professional Development Manager Simon Hanna and his guest, Lisa Jansen as they discuss living in a Post COVID world and what that means for health care professionals and patients alike. 

Join Optometry Australia's Professional Development Manager Simon Hanna as he chats with Mae Chong about her work journey in Public Health Optometry. 

Join Paul Graveson and Optometry Australia's Professional Development Manager, Simon Hanna as they discuss low vision eye care, dissecting Paul's decades of knowledge in the field. 

Join Jason Holland and Simon Hanna Part II of this podcast sereies as they discuss the latest in Dry Eye Management

Join Jason Holland and Simon Hanna Part I of this podcast sereies as they discuss the latest in Dry Eye Management

Listen to Associate Professor Lauren Ayton and Optometry Australia's Head of Education, Simon Hanna as they tackle the latest in AMD Research and Gene Therapy.

Listen to Dr. Jack Phu and Cassie Haines discuss the latest Optometry Australia Glaucoma Care guidelines.