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Eastwood Eye Specialists CPD evening for Optometrists

Date: 16/03/2026 (AEDT)

Venue: Suite 14, 10 East Parade, Eastwood, NSW, 2122

Provider: Eastwood Eye Specialists

Contact: Janette Yoon, [E] info@eastwoodeye.com.au, [P] 02 8188 2020

Activity Outline

Face to face, interactive meeting hosted on site at our Sydney clinic. Opportunity to network with colleagues and practical interactive session with leading eye specialists.

Speakers: Dr John Chang (principal ophthalmologist), Dr Edwin Figueira, Dr Ju-Lee Ooi, Dr Season Yeung, Dr Mia Zhang

Key topics:

• Retina update: new treatment options for geographic atrophy and AMD imaging.

• Oculoplastics update: approach to lagophthalmos and exposure keratopathy.

• Cornea update: practical guide to dry eye management.

• Clinical case studies, involving cataract, glaucoma, retina and oculoplastics sub-specialists.

• Glaucoma update: SLT laser and minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS).

Learning Objectives

  • Describe the multimodal imaging options available to assess and monitor progression of geographic atrophy.
  • Understand new treatment options available for geographic atrophy and which patients may be suitable candidates to refer for treatment.
  • Be aware of the clinical trial evidence behind new treatments for geographic atrophy.
  • To diagnose and differentiate types of lagophthalmos and understand most contemporary treatment strategies to manage individual patients.
  • Describe the evidence supporting Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) as a first-line treatment for primary open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension.
  • Summarise key findings from the LiGHT Trial and other supporting studies regarding efficacy, safety, cost-effectiveness, and quality-of-life outcomes with primary SLT.
  • Identify the main categories of Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS) and their mechanisms of action.
  • To appreciate the burden of Dry Eye Disease (DED) and its impact on quality of life.
  • To diagnose and differentiate DED and its subtypes from other ocular conditions
  • To understand the latest treatment strategies for dry eyes (DED) tailored to individual patient needs.
  • To interpret common corneal tomography. OCT macula scans including OCT angiography for diagnosis of corneal and macular conditions.
  • To understand common management issues in treating patients with uveitis and its complications including cataract and glaucoma.
  • To develop a practical approach to diagnosis of glaucoma in patients with retinal conditions, including using multimodal imaging and visual field interpretation.

Max CPD hours awarded: 2.75

Session Information

Name
Assessment and Management of Geographic atrophy: New treatment options
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
Lagophthalmos: Evaluation and Management for Optometrists
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
Glaucoma update: Primary SLT laser as First-Line Treatment and Overview of MIGS
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
A Practical Guide To Dry Eye Disease Management For Optometrists
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
Clinical case studies involving retina, cataract and glaucoma
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
Yes
Therapeutic?
Yes
Duration of CPD Session/Module
0.75
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
0.75

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.