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Dry Eye Society Melbourne: Lids, Lenses and The Latest in Dry Eye Management

Date: 1/09/2026 (AEST)

Venue: Chin Chin - 125 FLINDERS LANE, VIC, 3000

Provider: Dry Eye Society

Contact: Jason Holland, [E] jason.eyehealthcentre@hotmail.com, [P] 0412335422

Activity Outline

This exclusive Dry Eye Society member's event will provide two hours of Clinical CPD (1.5 hours of therapeutic CPD, 0.5hrs of interactive therapeutic CPD) and bring together leading experts to discuss practical, evidence-based approaches to managing dry eye disease. Dr Justin Friebel's presentation will explore the important relationship between eyelid abnormalities and dry eye disease.Leigh Plowman will present on Xiidra (lifitegrast). Jacinda Van and Michaela Rossi will present on contact lenses and their application in dry eye. 

Learning Objectives

  • Explore the important relationship between eyelid abnormalities and dry eye disease
  • Explore the patient seletion and application of Xiidra (lifitegrast) for dry eye management
  • Explore contact lenses and their application in dry eye.

Max CPD hours awarded: 2

Session Information

Name
Lid Abnormalities Associated with Dry Eye
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
No
Therapeutic?
Yes
Duration of CPD Session/Module
0.5
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
0.5
Name
Xiidra: Where Does It Fit in Dry Eye Management?
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
No
Therapeutic?
Yes
Duration of CPD Session/Module
0.5
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
0.5
Name
Contact Lenses for Dry Eye
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
No
Therapeutic?
Yes
Duration of CPD Session/Module
0.5
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
0.5
Name
Expert Panel Q&A
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
Yes
Therapeutic?
Yes
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.