Eye on the Front: Anterior Segment Updates
Date: 22/04/2026 (AEST)
Provider: Eye Tech Day Surgeries
Contact: Jasmin Harris, [E] reception@eyetechsouthside.com.au, [P] 0734202666
Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/eye-on-the-front-anterior-segment-updates-tickets-1986373263904?aff=oddtdtcreator
Activity Outline
Join us for an engaging evening focused on contemporary anterior segment practice, bringing together expert insights in cataract, refractive and corneal surgery.
Dr James McAlister presents “Looking for Monsters” — a thought-provoking exploration of the subtle risk factors and hidden challenges that can influence outcomes in cataract, refractive and corneal procedures. This session will highlight how to recognise and proactively manage the complexities that may impact surgical success.
Dr John Hogden presents “Optimising the Corneal Surface: Pterygium and Cataract Surgery” — a practical, evidence-based discussion on corneal surface optimisation and its critical role in improving surgical precision and visual outcomes. The session will focus on best practice approaches to pterygium management and considerations for cataract surgery planning.
This education evening offers valuable clinical insights, practical pearls, and the opportunity for collegial discussion within a professional setting.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the importance of the corneal surface prior to cataract surgery
- Understand pterygium surgical outcomes
- Understand therapeutic methods for optimising the corneal surface
- Identify preoperative slit-lamp and historical features that predict complex cataract surgery
- Recognise corneal, zonular, and biometric risk factors that increase complication rates
- Differentiate routine cataract referrals from high-risk anterior segment cases.
- Apply a structured referral checklist to improve patient safety and visual outcomes.
- Understand how surgical planning alters outcomes in complex eyes
Max CPD hours awarded: 2.5
Session Information
| Name |
|---|
| Hunting for Monsters: Identifying High-Risk Cataract Patients Before They Bite |
| Clinical? |
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
| Yes |
| Therapeutic? |
| Yes |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
| 1 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
| 1.25 |
| Name |
|---|
| Optimising the corneal surface: Pterygium and Cataract Surgery |
| Clinical? |
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
| Yes |
| Therapeutic? |
| Yes |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
| 1 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
| 1.25 |