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An Eye to the Future- Updates on macular disease, intraocular lenses, eyelid surgery and strabismus

Date: 17/06/2025 (AEST)

Venue: Westside Private Hospital, Level 1, 32 Morrow Street, Taringa, QLD, 4068

Provider: Queensland Ophthalmic Specialists

Contact: Sasha Byrnes, [E] manage@qldos.com.au, [P] 0730622380

Activity Outline

This evening of concise lectures and small group interactive discussions will include:

1. Update on new and emerging treatments for macular diseases

2. Update on innovations in intraocular lens design for cataract surgery and the benefits for patients

3. New Cosmetic surgery regulations: implications for eyelid surgery

4. Intermittent exotropia: Current controversies in management

5. Periocular skin cancer treatment: What is the Gold Standard?

Link to registration platform is: rebrand.ly/qos-cpd25


Learning Objectives

  • Describe to patients with dry and wet macular degeneration the potential new treatments that may be available to them
  • Understand the benefits and limitations of the latest generation of extended focus and multifocal intraocular lenses
  • Understand the new regulations regarding cosmetic surgery for patients keen on blepharoplasty
  • Interpret the current literature on management options for intermittent exotropia
  • Identify periocular skin cancers and understand the management options

Max CPD hours awarded: 2

Session Information

Name
Update on new and emerging treatments for macular disease
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
Yes
Therapeutic?
Yes
Duration of CPD Session/Module
0.5
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
0.5
Name
Update on innovations in intraocular lens design
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
Yes
Therapeutic?
No
Duration of CPD Session/Module
0.25
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
0.25
Name
New Cosmetic surgery regulations: implications for eyelid surgery
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
Yes
Therapeutic?
No
Duration of CPD Session/Module
0.5
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
0.5
Name
Intermittent exotropia: Current controversies in management
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
Yes
Therapeutic?
No
Duration of CPD Session/Module
0.5
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
0.5
Name
Periocular skin cancer treatment: What is the Gold Standard?
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
Yes
Therapeutic?
No
Duration of CPD Session/Module
0.25
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
0.25

Acknowledgement of Country

In the spirit of reconciliation Optometry Australia acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.