ECOV/SA: Lid and conjunctival lesions
Date: 20/02/2023 (ACDT)
Venue: Majestic Roof Garden Hotel - 55 Frome Street, Adelaide
Provider: Optometry Vic/SA
Contact: Lisa Busuttil, [E] l.busuttil@optometry.org.au, [P] 0396529101
Learning Objectives
- To have a greater understanding of common lid lesions, what to look out for, how to monitor and when to refer.
- To understand corneal and scleral shape and how it impacts contact lens fitting.
Max CPD hours awarded: 2
Session Information
| Name |
|---|
| ECOVSA: Lid and conjunctival lesions (SA) |
| Clinical? |
|---|
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
| No |
| Therapeutic? |
| No |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
| 1.5 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
| 2 |
Have you ever been stuck on how to fit a contact lens over a pesky pinguecula? Come along and hear from optometrist, Pooja provide tips and tricks on how to successfully fit a contact lens for these patients. She will also present on contact lens fittings for other challenging corneal/scleral shapes. Ophthalmologist James will be there to provide a refresher on common lid lesions, what to watch out for and when to refer them.
Our Speakers
 Pooja Bhindi |
Pooja is a therapeutic optometrist and director at Innovative Eye Care, an independent contact lens practice in Adelaide. She has a keen interest in orthokeratology, keratoconus and scleral lenses.
Pooja is currently the South Australian President of the CCLSA and is a member of the Early Career Optometry Victoria/ South Australia committee. She has lectured at International Contact Lens conferences and is a mentor for final year optometry students. |
Dr James Slattery |
James has experience in Australia and New Zealand as an Oculoplastic Surgeon and Ophthalmologist.
Born and raised in Adelaide, James completed Biomedical Science with a year of Honours at Adelaide University before embarking on a PhD in Physiology. He then completed a Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery at Griffith University on the Gold Coast before completing Junior Doctor years at the Gold Coast University Hospital as well as country locums. During this time James was the playing doctor for the Labrador Football Club in the QAFL. James returned to Adelaide to undergo formal Ophthalmology training and after completion he spent 18 months in Auckland, New Zealand sub-specialising in Oculoplastics. After returning to Adelaide he began public work as the Oculoplastic Subspecialist at The Womens and Childrens Hospital, Queen Elizabeth Hospital and Flinders Medical Centre. He also began private practice at the same time and splits his time between both. When not managing a busy workload, Jame’s main interests are his four sons who all are keen sportsmen and keep him on his toes. He also enjoys keeping fit with running and cycling when he can squeeze it in. |