07/09/2026
π’ Free Online Seminar: Diabetes and Diabetic Retinopathy
The Fielmann Akademie Schloss PlΓΆn, in partnership with the European Academy of Optometry and Optics (EAOO), is pleased to invite eyecare professionals to the third Joint Colloquium with EAOO.
ποΈ Wednesday, October 7, 2026
π‘ 6:30pm β 8:30pm CET
π» Online via Zoom | Free of charge
Diabetic retinopathy remains one of the leading causes of severe visual impairment and blindness among working-age adults β yet many people with diabetes still miss out on comprehensive eye screening. This colloquium brings together medical, ophthalmological, and optometric perspectives to explore:
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The pathogenesis of different types of diabetes
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Clinical criteria for identifying diabetic retinopathy
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Imaging protocols for effective screening
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The role of AI in detection
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How optometrists and ophthalmologists can strengthen interdisciplinary care
Featured speakers:
πΉ PD Dr. med. Svenja Meyhoefer β University Medical Center Schleswig-Holstein
πΉ Dr. med. habil. GΓ‘bor MΓ‘rk Somfai, PhD β Stadtspital ZΓΌrich
πΉ Nina Mueller, OD, M.Sc., FAAO β Eschmann-Contactlinsen AG, Bern
π Accreditation pending: 1 COE point (Germany), 2 SwissOptom points (Switzerland), and GOC CPD points (UK)
Whether you're an optometrist, optician, ophthalmologist, or vision scientist, this is a valuable opportunity to deepen your understanding of interdisciplinary diabetes care.
π Register now β https://eaoo.online/diabetes-and-diabetic-retinopathy/