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Dry Eye and Orthokeratology Clinical Workshops

Sunday, 16 July 2023

Join us for a full day of anterior eye workshops, or choose a half-day workshop targeting your area of clinical interest.

The morning session is designed as an update on recent developments in the diagnosis, classification and management of dry eye, with face-to-face lectures complimented by a hands-on practical session to refine and develop new skills.

The afternoon orthokeratology workshop is an interactive face-to-face session to enhance your practical skills in orthokeratology using real-life case examples.

Online lectures from orthokeratology experts accessible in advance of the workshop will build your knowledge base with tips and tricks on lens fitting and troubleshooting to maximise learning opportunities in the skills-based workshop.

Workshops Overview


Session 1: Dry Eye

8.30am – 1pm

Lecture 1
Recent developments in the diagnosis and classification of dry eye and how
subtyping can promote treatment success
Presented by Dr Leigh Plowman

Case studies will illustrate how appropriate subtyping of dry eye presentations can promote treatment success for your patients.

Lecture 2
Beyond basic lubricants: Treating multifactorial dry eye disease
Presented by Varny Ganesalingam

Explore tailored management techniques beyond lubricants, including assessment of Meibomian gland function, alongside oral and topical therapeutics.

Workshop
Dry eye practical
Led by Laura De Angelis

Elevate your dry eye management skills through quantitative symptom assessment and discover how state-of-the-art instruments such as the OCULUS Keratograph 5M can streamline your dry eye examination process.

Master meibum expression and meibography grading techniques to evaluate meibomian gland dysfunction and explore treatment options such as the Lipiflow and Lumenis IPL treatment systems in a hands-on demonstration.

 

Session 2: Orthokeratology (Hybrid)

2pm – 4pm

Lecture 1 (Pre-recorded)
Orthokeratology
Presented by Philip Cheng

Gain expert tips on patient selection, lens fitting and effective use of corneal topography for successful orthokeratology treatment.

Lecture 2 (Pre-recorded)
Orthokeratology troubleshooting: How to achieve success when things don’t go to plan
Presented by Alex Petty

Conquer unexpected outcomes and complications to achieve success for your orthokeratology patients.

Workshop
Orthokeratology practical
Led by Richard Vojlay

Under the guidance of speciality lens fitting expert, Richard Vojlay, you will learn how to select and fit orthokeratology lenses using the popular Paragon inventory lens fitting set. Richard will also share valuable case examples, highlighting tips and tricks for a successful initial fit. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your practical skills in orthokeratology.

General Information
    • Date: Sunday 16 July 2023
    • Venue: Australian College of Optometry 374 Cardigan St, Carlton, VIC
    • Register: www.trybooking.com/CIBSS
    • Cost:
      Session 1 Session 2 Full Day
      Members: $200 $200 $350
      Non Members: $280 $280 $450
    • CPD:

Join us for a full day of anterior eye workshops, or choose a half-day workshop targeting your area of clinical interest.

The morning session is designed as an update on recent developments in the diagnosis, classification and management of dry eye, with face-to-face lectures complimented by a hands-on practical session to refine and develop new skills.

The afternoon orthokeratology workshop is an interactive face-to-face session to enhance your practical skills in orthokeratology using real-life case examples.

Online lectures from orthokeratology experts accessible in advance of the workshop will build your knowledge base with tips and tricks on lens fitting and troubleshooting to maximise learning opportunities in the skills-based workshop.

General Information
    • Date: Sunday 16 July 2023
    • Venue: Australian College of Optometry 374 Cardigan St, Carlton, VIC
    • Register: www.trybooking.com/CIBSS
    • Cost:
      Session 1 Session 2 Full Day
      Members: $200 $200 $350
      Non Members: $280 $280 $450
    • CPD:

Workshops Overview


Session 1: Dry Eye

8.30am – 1pm

Lecture 1
Recent developments in the diagnosis and classification of dry eye and how
subtyping can promote treatment success
Presented by Dr Leigh Plowman

Case studies will illustrate how appropriate subtyping of dry eye presentations can promote treatment success for your patients.

Lecture 2
Beyond basic lubricants: Treating multifactorial dry eye disease
Presented by Varny Ganesalingam

Explore tailored management techniques beyond lubricants, including assessment of Meibomian gland function, alongside oral and topical therapeutics.

Workshop
Dry eye practical
Led by Laura De Angelis

Elevate your dry eye management skills through quantitative symptom assessment and discover how state-of-the-art instruments such as the OCULUS Keratograph 5M can streamline your dry eye examination process.

Master meibum expression and meibography grading techniques to evaluate meibomian gland dysfunction and explore treatment options such as the Lipiflow and Lumenis IPL treatment systems in a hands-on demonstration.

 

Session 2: Orthokeratology (Hybrid)

2pm – 4pm

Lecture 1 (Pre-recorded)
Orthokeratology
Presented by Philip Cheng

Gain expert tips on patient selection, lens fitting and effective use of corneal topography for successful orthokeratology treatment.

Lecture 2 (Pre-recorded)
Orthokeratology troubleshooting: How to achieve success when things don’t go to plan
Presented by Alex Petty

Conquer unexpected outcomes and complications to achieve success for your orthokeratology patients.

Workshop
Orthokeratology practical
Led by Richard Vojlay

Under the guidance of speciality lens fitting expert, Richard Vojlay, you will learn how to select and fit orthokeratology lenses using the popular Paragon inventory lens fitting set. Richard will also share valuable case examples, highlighting tips and tricks for a successful initial fit. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your practical skills in orthokeratology.

Further Information


For any further information, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

03 9349 7477

cpd@aco.org.au