Dry eye disease: Updates and practical management considerations
Date: 26/05/2026 (AEST)
Venue: The Sands, 2 Sands Bvd, Torquay
Provider: Optometry Vic/SA
Contact: Chynnae Jewell, [E] c.jewell@optometry.org.au, [P] (03) 9668 8597
Note: Please register by Tuesday 19 May to ensure all attendees and dietary requirements can be catered for.
Activity Outline
Dry eye disease is a common yet complex condition that sits at the intersection of ocular surface health, systemic disease, and medication use. This interactive session reframes dry eye as a practical clinical challenge of identification, risk stratification, and therapeutic escalation, grounded in key updates from DEWS III.
The presentation will explore how systemic conditions and oral medications influence dry eye presentation and progression, highlighting red flags and considerations relevant to everyday optometric practice. Using a case-based approach, attendees will be guided through decision-making pathways that support confident escalation of management, including when to adjust topical therapy, consider oral treatments, or co-manage with other health professionals. The focus is on translating guidelines and evidence into clear, clinically applicable strategies that can be implemented immediately in practice.
Learning Objectives
- Identify key updates from DEWS III that are most relevant to everyday clinical decision-making in dry eye disease
- Recognise systemic conditions and oral medications that may contribute to or exacerbate dry eye symptoms
- Apply a structured approach to risk stratification and therapeutic escalation in the management of dry eye disease
Max CPD hours awarded: 2
Session Information
| Name |
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| Dry eye disease: Updates and practical management considerations |
| Clinical? |
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
| Yes |
| Therapeutic? |
| Yes |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
| 2 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
| 2 |
Meet the speaker:
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Jason Loh
Practice visits |
Jason is an optometrist with over 10 years of clinical experience across metropolitan and regional Victoria, predominantly in Geelong and Ballarat. He completed his optometry degree at the University of Melbourne and has developed a strong clinical interest in dry eye disease and ocular surface management. He also serves as an Associate Lecturer in Optometry at Deakin University, supervising students in clinical reasoning and therapeutic management. In addition, he is a clinician at the Deakin Collaborative Eye Care Clinic (DCECC), where he manages complex and treatment-resistant ocular surface disease. His work focuses on structured diagnostic approaches, therapeutic escalation, and integrating emerging evidence into practical, real-world care. |
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Isaac Curkpatrick
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Let’s catch up!
Interested in sharing what’s happening in your practice? Or just keen for a chat on all things optometry? Victorian State Lead Isaac Curkpatrick is heading out and about and would love to connect with local members. He’ll be in Torquay on 26th May. Whether it’s a behind-the-scenes practice tour or a casual coffee, Isaac is eager to hear about what matters to you. Keen to catch up? Email c.jewell@optometry.org.au to lock in a time.
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