Regional Series: Keratoconus – The devil you know
Date: 10/06/2025 (AEST)
Venue: Mowbray Hotel, 254 Invermay Rd, Mowbray TAS 7248
Provider: Optometry Tas
Contact: Chynnae Jewell, [E] c.jewell@optometry.org.a, [P] (03) 9668 8500
Notes: Please register by Tuesday 3 June to ensure all attendees are catered for and dietary requirements are met.
Activity Outline
Keratoconus is becoming increasingly common, and we are picking up more cases than ever due to more widespread use of corneal topography. This session outlines to discuss key points to pick up keratoconus, how to monitor for progression, when to consider intervention, and what types of intervention are currently available.
Learning Objectives
- Diagnose keratoconus on corneal topography
- Monitor keratoconus for progression
- Discuss interventions to inform patients and refer appropriately
Max CPD hours awarded: 2
Session Information
| Name |
|---|
| Keratoconus – The devil you know |
| Clinical? |
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
| Yes |
| Therapeutic? |
| Yes |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
| 2 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
| 2 |
Meet your speaker:
|
Robin Abell
|
Dr Robin Abell specialises in corneal, cataract, and refractive laser surgery, as well as general ophthalmology. He has a special interest in laser vision correction, premium cataract surgery, keratoconus, Fuchs dystrophy, and advanced techniques of corneal transplantation. He currently is working full time in Hobart, part time in Launceston, and at the Eye and Ear Hospital in Melbourne. |
Thank you to our dinner sponsor:
Note: This CPD series will also be delivered at the following locations in Tasmania:
- Hobart: Tuesday 25 November 2025