Health and Wellbeing - Common age-related eye diseases and tips to keep your eyes healthy

During this interactive session, we aim to educate you on some of the most common age-related eye diseases, such as cataracts and age-related macular degeneration. We will also clarify some misconceptions about how to maintain healthy eyesight as you age. By the end of this session, you will gain a better understanding of these eye diseases and learn some useful tips to keep your eyes healthy for years to come.

Pauline Xu is a registered optometrist with over 16 years of clinical, research and teaching experience. Currently, she is serving as a senior lecturer, clinical skill instructor, and clinical supervisor in the Doctor of Optometry course at the University of Western Australia. She is also the clinic director of Eye Health Centre of Western Australia, which is the first and only optometry teaching clinic within WA. Pauline has extensive experience in diagnosing and managing ocular diseases, both independently and in collaboration with ophthalmologists. Along with teaching students, she frequently conducts workshops and CPD events to educate her fellow optometry peers. Pauline believes in promoting health literacy and empowering patients to make informed decisions.