Australian Vision Convention 2023

Australian Vision Convention 2023

Date: 1/04/2023 (AEST)

Venue: Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre 2684-2690 Gold Coast Hwy, Broadbeach, QLD, 4218

Provider: Optometry QLD & NT

Contact: Cathryn Baker, [E] events@optometryqldnt.org.au, [P] 0738394411

Learning Objectives

• Go Beyond Comfort with Bausch & Lomb's Most Complete Daily Disposable Contact Lens To understand the benefits and features of Bausch & Lomb's latest innovation and technology, the Ultra® One Day Daily Disposable Contact Lens
• Migraine in the Primary Eye Care Setting Improve the understanding of the spectrum of migraine symptoms including the visual/ocular symptoms Appreciate the burden of symptoms in patients so that they can be directed to the appropriate treatments
• The Odd Optic Nerve - Understand how to best correlate functional and anatomical changes in optic disc and visual pathway pathology - Gain greater confidence in assessing anomalous optic nerves - Identity the level of urgency of referral of different optic nerve and visual pathway conditions
• Red Eye in Paediatric age group - Red flags in children with red eyes -not to miss. - Tips and tricks on examining scared and/or poorly co-operative children - When to refer for specialist care
• The Challenging Paediatric Eye Exam: Optometry Care for Children With Disability or Developmental Delay At the conclusion of the presentation, delegates should have an appreciation of: > Childhood disorders that may be associated with developmental delay, red flags and referral pathways > Strategies for optimal appointments for children with developmental delays, adaptations to the examination to help both child and clinician > Management modifications to promote adherence to treatments.
• Non-Strabismic Binocular Vision Disorders gain an understanding of the stress on todays teens accommodation systems, and the most impactful way to support them with spectacle lenses. better understanding on the most appropriate way to measure a superior oblique paresis for optimum prism prescribing and patient outcome. better understand genetic tendencies of the Esophoric patient, and the risk of emotional stress and near point stress that can lead to diplopia, both intermittent and permanent.
• New Innovations With Astigmatic Contact Lenses Understand the PRECISION BALANCE 8|4® stabilisation design and how this benefits astigmatic patient outcomes Understand the differences between Alcon’s water surface technologies to help decide which lens may be best suited to which patient
• Dumbfounding diagnoses & Mollifying Management: Anterior Segment Conditions to Remember Be aware of the range of differential diagnoses for common anterior segment presentations, including, reduced vision, corneal lesions, discomfort and pain. Differentiate those conditions which can be managed in primary care and those which require surgical intervention or other treatment. Initial treatment and follow up and be able to adjust treatment as necessary depending on disease course.
• Optometric Management of Microbial Keratitis > Differentiate signs and symptoms of sterile compared to infectious keratitis > Recognise the principles and value of corneal laboratory diagnostic tests > Design a microbial keratitis management plan including antibiotic treatment and adjunctive therapy
• 2023 TFOS Lifestyle Epidemic Workshop- Findings of the Nutrition Subcommittee > A clearer understanding of the current evidence around nutrition, and nutritionally influenced systemic diseases, and ocular surface health > Clinical recommendations for patients regarding nutrition and the ocular surface
• Cornea Q&A Following this interactive Q&A session, delegates will have an in-depth comprehension of: The diagnosis and treatment methodology of the various conditions affecting the anterior surface. Identification of more severe cases of Ocular Surface Conditions that may need to be escalated and the management strategies for moderate forms that can be managed in community practice.
• Oral Therapeutics in Focus Following this presentation, delegates will have an understanding of: > The range of oral medications, mechanism of action and appropriate use for primary eyecare > Review drug dosages, contraindications and possible drug interactions > Template to get started with patient prescribing before optometry oral med privileges are finalised.
• Neurotrophic Keratitis Following this presentation, delegates will have an understanding of: > The interplay between corneal nerves and the immune system > Review the ophthalmic work-up to diagnose immune-neurotrophic corneal lesions > Review optimum treatment with a variety of agents to manage the acute and chronic phase.
• Managing Dry Eye Disease - When Artificial Tears Just Aren’t Enough Understand aetiology and mechanisms of dry eye disease Understand the role of therapeutics in the management of dry eye disease Realise the therapeutic options and their mechanisms of action
• What We’ve Learned and What Questions Remain After the 7-Year Misight 1 Day Clinical Trial 1. How treatment efficacy can be assessed. 2. How well the treatment works for fast and slow progressors. 3. When and for how long eyes should be treated.
• The Future of Glaucoma Identify the challenges we face in the future when managing glaucoma. Discuss potential solutions to the ever-expanding demand for glaucoma services (screening, monitoring, and treating). Give an overview of new and soon to be released treatments for glaucoma
• Is This Glaucoma? Honing Your Diagnostic Spidey-Sense > To review the common clinical and diagnostic imaging findings in glaucoma > To highlight some of the common masqueraders of glaucomatous disease, and how to differentiate these from glaucoma > To understand how to better to manage “atypical” glaucoma cases
• Are Visual Fields Still Relevant in Your Clinical Practice? Be able to recognise the clinical indications for visual field testing to understand the visual pathway To identify and mitigate the limitations and weaknesses of clinical perimetry to obtain the most useful clinical information 
• Spectacle Lenses and Myopia Progression Better understand the spectacle lens options available today to reduce Myopia Progression.
• Beyond The Eyes Of Your Vision Impaired Patient • Understand Vision loss services available for vision impaired patients • Keep up to date on latest technology aids • Be aware of government funding available for services and equipment • Know when and how to refer
• Paediatric Low Vision: Who Are They, What Do They Need and How Can I Contribute? An overview of the make-up of our paediatric low vision population Insight into what support looks like for them How optometrists in general practice can best support these children
• Myopia in Young Adulthood – Risk Factors, Management, and Why Should We Care Recognise the risk factors for myopia development or progression during young adulthood Appreciate the reasons young adults’ might neglect their eyesight
• Myopic “Surprise” – The Retinal Kind - What to Watch Out for and How to Manage Myopic Retina? To learn about the imaging technique in myopic fundus To learn about the method in diagnosing myopic retinal diseases To learn about the management of myopic retinal diseases
• Fluid at the Macula, How the Optometrist Can Assist with Management - identify common causes of fluid at the macula based on clinical and imaging findings - describe initial management of fluid at the macula and the role of the optometrist - understand ophthalmologist management of fluid at the macula and the guarded prognosis
• Diabetes and Diabetic Retinopathy Update. New Directions? Develop and approach to diabetic retinopathy, stage it accurately and plan reviews and referral accordingly. Become aware of new approaches to the treatment and grading of diabetic retinopathy, including artificial intelligence and new imaging modalities. Understand new systemic and local therapeutic treatment approaches to prevention and treatment of diabetic retinopathy
• Q&A Retina Better understanding of the diagnosis and treatment methodology of various retinal conditions with an in-depth comprehension of the emerging and evolving treatments now available.
• Intraocular Tumours and Masqueraders Be familiar with different intraocular lesions and tumours. To appreciate distinctive characteristics of a variety of intraocular lesions in order to provide a preliminary diagnosis.  To know when to monitor intraocular lesions or refer for ophthalmic assessment
• Keratoconus - Treatment is Evolving! Following this session, delegates will have an understanding of: - How to approach patients with suspected keratoconus and have an awareness of the state-of-the-art technologies now available in Australia.
• The Business of Dry Eye Management with OptiLight > Understanding the opportunity - the prevalence of DED in ANZ > Becoming familiar with the mechanism of DED > Practice implementation with new technology > Understanding the mechanism of action of OptiLight (OPT) > Learn the treatment protocols of OptiLight (OPT) in DED > The business opportunity afforded via OptiLight
• Triagina Ocular Emergencies - recognise vision threatening ophthalmic conditions requiring prompt evaluation / treatment and triage the urgency of ophthalmologist intervention - know when (and how!) to refer to the ophthalmologist and when to send directly to the emergency department - initiate appropriate investigations/management for less urgent conditions
• Keratoconus Fitting (1) Review current contact lens designs and fitting principles for keratoconus patients (2) Learn how to analyse patient data and other patient specific considerations to guide appropriate lens selection, and aim for first fit success. (3) Gain practical insight into assessing lenses in situ, as well as learn tips on best practice with insertion and removal techniques.
• Healthy Contact Lens Wear Workshop 1. Identify the risk factors for CL infection 2. Formulate strategies for minimising the risk of corneal infection 3. Recognise the burden of CL infections on individuals and the health system
• Managing Myopia: To Treat or Not to Treat? To gain the knowledge to create an appropriate risk profile regarding the likelihood of accelerated myopia progression in young myopic patients. To build practitioner confidence in developing an appropriate examination protocol for the assessment of the myopic patient. To understand the current treatment options available for managing myopia and how to implement these treatment protocols in clinical practice with the assistance of different patient
• Personalised Treatment Approaches to Glaucoma > Be able to recognise indications and contraindications for supplemental interview questions, examination and investigations to assist in glaucoma care > Be able to recognise the indications and contraindications for different glaucoma treatment strategies
• IOL Selection and Management Is About More Than Just Glasses 1. Identify patients for whom different intraocular lenses may be appropriate  2. Understand and be able to identify IOLs to enable more tailored pre & post-operative cataract patient care 3. Understand the importance and practical application of pre and post operative cataract patient care
• Practical Dry Eye Cases: Clinical pearls, practical advice and appropriate prescibing. 1. will be able to better identify key signs and symptoms of dry eye disease. 2. will learn how to treat and/manage these signs and symptoms. 3. will learn how ciclosporin can be used in the treatment of dry eye disease, and how it can be prescribed. 4. will learn examination pearls wrt Dry Eye Disease
• The Building Blocks of OCT Interpretation – Back To Basics > To review the fundamental concepts underlying SD-OCT imaging and interpretation > To provide a systematic guide to OCT interpretation, ranging from normal findings to pathological signs and disease
• Beyond Political Correctness: The Role of Inclusive Language in Creating Culturally Safe Eye Care Evaluate the influence of personal and organisational culture on language usage and its effect on power relationships in healthcare. Develop effective patient communication skills through the intentional use of inclusive language, comprehending its relevance to fulfilling professional responsibilities
• I’ve Got a Headache, Might It Be a Tumour? 1. Perform a patient-centric history taking that distinguishes between primary and secondary headaches, including identifying symptoms of secondary headaches that are red flags of potentially serious causes. 2. Perform a focused physical examination that identifies signs of secondary causes of headache, including potentially serious causes. 3. Propose an appropriate optometric management plan for patients presenting with headaches
• Show Me the Money, Medicare 101 A better understanding of the interactions between different item numbers that will enable Optometrists to bill correctly with fewer rejected claims and make the best use of all the applicable item numbers.
• Management of Anterior Viral Pathologies Review the clinical manifestations of viral keratitis. Review the therapeutic management of viral keratitis. When Ophthalmology referral is indicated.
• Colour Vision Background information on the design and testing setup of the pseudo-isochromatic plate tests. How to incorporate some newer apps into your post diagnosis colour vision defect discussions. An introduction into the genetics of colour vision defect expression. An understanding of colour vision in animals.
• Ocular Allergies, s’not rocket science’ 1. Review different types of ocular allergies, including seasonal allergic conjunctivitis, vernal keratoconjunctivitis, and atopic keratoconjunctivitis. 2. Describe the mechanisms behind ocular allergies, including the role of allergens and the immune system. 3. Understand the impact of ocular allergies on vision and quality of life. 4. Review treatment options for ocular allergies, including pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic approaches.
• Low Vision…a patient’s journey A low vision or blindness diagnosis can be a challenging and emotional time for an eye health practitioner and their patient. This session will help you: 1. Understand the expert low vision services available to your patients 2. Be more confident discussing options and referring your patient for help.
• The Comprehensive Eye Exam for Paediatric Patients - Routine paediatric examination techniques with strategies for streamlining and optimising - Additional testing or investigations that may be utilised within an optometry care setting - How to incorporate interdisciplinary collaboration and inter-professional learning within paediatric consultations as required
• Gonioscopy Technique and Angle Assessment 1. How to assess if an angle is occludable using Van Herricks, gonioscopy, anterior segment OCT. 2. How to perform the perfect gonioscopy technique - tips and tricks 3. Interpreting gonioscopy and anterior segment OCT - example images and photographs. 4. Determining who needs an iridotomy. Understanding the evidence regarding iridotomies.
• Myopia Control Understand the need to manage myopia, and the goals of myopia management Understand the evidence-based treatments and practical aspects of myopia management in mainstream optometry
• Troubleshooting Spectacle Issues • Learning the correct positioning of lenses – understanding centration and its visual impact on the wearer. • Not all spectacles and their wearers are the same – customizing outcomes to suit the individual. • Learning to ask the “right” questions, listen and decipher information to help solve the issue
• Collaborative Care Panel 1. Defining and re-iterating our scope of practice 2. Understanding the clinical needs of a public patient 3. How to provide effective patient management as part of a collaborative care mode

Max CPD hours awarded: 31.5

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