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Cataract, Glaucoma and Dry Eyes

Date: 20/10/2026 (AEDT)

Venue: The SAGE, 211 Maroondah Highway, VIC, 3134

Provider: Eastern Eye Specialists

Contact: Malvika Gupta, [E] easterneyeknox@gmail.com, [P] 03 86927566

Activity Outline

Learning Objectives

  • Participants will have a deeper understanding of STODS - Surgical Temporary Ocular Dry Eye and be able to identify this
  • At the end of this session participants will be able to recognise glaucoma and corneal challenges in cataract cases
  • Develop a wider understanding of the IOL choices available and pros and cons relating to cataract surgery
  • Understand the impacts of dry eye on the diagnostic testing results

Max CPD hours awarded: 2.5

Session Information

Name
Surgical Temporary Ocular Dry Eye Syndrome: STODS
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
Yes
Therapeutic?
Yes
Duration of CPD Session/Module
0.75
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
0.75
Name
Real-world cataract cases: Glaucoma and corneal challenges
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
Yes
Therapeutic?
Yes
Duration of CPD Session/Module
0.75
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
0.75
Name
Modern IOL choices in Cataract Surgery: A case based discussion
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
No
Therapeutic?
No
Duration of CPD Session/Module
0.5
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
0.5
Name
Impact of Dry eyes in Diagnostic Testing: Visual Fields and Ascan
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
No
Therapeutic?
No
Duration of CPD Session/Module
0.5
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
0.5

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.