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Cura Optometry Education Conference 2025

Date: 27/07/2025 (AEST)

Venue: Novotel Twin Waters, QLD, 4564

Provider: Inovating Pty Ltd

Contact: Jess Tuffley, [E] nicole@inovating.com.au, [P] 0409 791 947

Activity Outline

The Optometry Education Conference is a signature education event for Optometrists on the Sunshine Coast.

The event will be held on Sunday 27 July at the Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort.

Speakers include:

  - Dr Warren Apel

  - Dr Ebony Smith

  - Dr Sonia Moorthy

  - Dr Tuan Tran

  - Dr Rylan Hayes

Learning Objectives

  • Demonstrate confidence in discussing and recommending appropriate intraocular lens options for patients with macular pathology
  • Evaluate when to refer cases of eyelid or orbital disease for urgent ophthalmological review
  • Describe the clinical features of common and uncommon ocular conditions presented
  • Analyse the clinical presentation of ocular surface neoplasia and pterygium, apply appropriate pre-surgical medical management, and evaluate the impact of astigmatism causes and correction strategies on lens surgery planning
  • Understand key signs of critical retinal conditions
  • Summarise the diagnostic steps taken and explain their clinical relevance
  • Recognise anterior segment emergencies that require urgent management escalation
  • Explain the rationale behind the treatment and management decisions made in the presented ophthalmic cases

Max CPD hours awarded: 7

Session Information

Name
Case presentations (session 1)
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
Scratching the Surface
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
No
Therapeutic?
Yes
Duration of CPD Session/Module
0.75
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
1
Name
Retina & Collaborative Care
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
No
Therapeutic?
Yes
Duration of CPD Session/Module
0.75
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
1
Name
Case presentations (session 2)
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
The Ocular Surface: More than meets the eye
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
No
Therapeutic?
Yes
Duration of CPD Session/Module
0.75
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
0.75
Name
Case presentations (session 3)
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
Macs, Cats and Contrast Sensitivity
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
No
Therapeutic?
No
Duration of CPD Session/Module
0.75
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
1
Name
Curious Cases
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
No
Therapeutic?
Yes
Duration of CPD Session/Module
0.75
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
1

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.