GENEYE 2026
Date: 20/05/2026 (AEST)
Venue: Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, VIC, 3002
Provider: GENEYE
Contact: Jacqueline Beltz, [E] info@geneye.org.au, [P] 0359770244
Activity Outline
GENEYE is an immersive education event run by Eye and Ear Hospital Education.
GENEYE is a group of individuals who aspire to learn in new and different ways. We strive for high performance in the field of eye health provision. We range from medical students to orthoptists, junior doctors, trainee ophthalmologists and the most advanced and experienced consultant ophthalmologists. In 2026 we invite optometrists to join us for the first time for the first day of GENEYE. At GENEYE we aspire to improve. We identify with progress, access the latest technology, and invite the most compelling speakers. We improve through collaboration. We allow ourselves opportunities to learn from our mistakes in positive environments. At GENEYE we look after ourselves and each other, so that we can better look after our patients.
Optometrists are invited to join medical students, orthoptists and junior doctors on Day 1 of our live event. GENEYE is completely immersive. We have 3 AM stations and 8 PM stations. Every station is interactive and includes briefing and debriefing as well as reflection. AM stations include virtual reality eye surgery, dry lab simulation learning microsurgery, actual practice consenting and explaining cataract surgery to patients and an interactive discussion with peers as well as a high performance clinical and coaching psychologist and ophthalmologist about preparing to perform as eye health professionals. In the afternoon we have dedicated practice on 2 different virtual reality surgical platforms, several ergonomics stations so we learn to look after and protect our bodies, further eye health related stations for example phacodynamics and intraocular lenses and several stations allowing us to find out about some of the latest technologies utilised in eye surgery as well as an artificial intelligence station.
Learning Objectives
- Discuss the indications for pupiloplasty, small pupil management, iris trauma, and post-surgical repair
- Practise key techniques: Siepser slipknot, single-pass four-throw, alternate suture methods.
- Learn how to choose the appropriate technique based on clinical scenario and anatomy
- Manage common complications, suture tension, tissue fragility, and IOL interaction.
- Understand options other than pupiloplasty for iris loss
- Reflect on personal values, goals, and long-term vision.
- Identify when saying “yes” builds growth, opportunity, and visibility.
- Recognise when saying “no” protects energy, purpose, and alignment.
- Build a personal framework for decision-making under pressure.
- Practise explaining surgical complexity and risks to patients with empathy and clarity
- Develop language that builds trust and sets realistic expectations.
- Perform the simulated small-pupil, white cataract surgery in VR, linking pre-op communication with intra-op technique and complication management.
- Reflect on communication under uncertainty and how it influences patient satisfaction.
- Practise intraocular navigation of microsurgical instruments using virtual reality simulation and model eyes
- Discuss the key steps involved in cataract surgery.
- Practise using 3D immersive, high-resolution visualization for vitreoretinal and cataract procedures, featuring enhanced depth perception and digital filtering
- Discuss the basics of how a phaco machine works during cataract surgery
- Recognise and prioritise personal resources—such as health and wellbeing—that are essential for sustaining high performance.
- Develop and ethically build their professional brand while establishing and maintaining an effective referrer network based on trust, transparency, and best‑practice guidelines.
- Recognise how technology and innovation can help us to achieve better results for our patients both now and in the future.
- Identify important aspects of body ergonomics as it applies to slit lamp use and practice methods to improve posture and prevent injury.
- Apply personalised advice on ergonomics and physical wellbeing to optimise their body for success at work, integrate safe manual handling principles within relevant legislative frameworks, and implement practical strategies to support holistic physical health in their specific job roles.
- Recognise and focus on personal resources such as health and wellbeing that are required for high performance
- Recognise and practice mind skills required for high performance in optometry.
- Recognise how technology and innovation can help us to achieve better results for our patients both now and in the future.
- Demonstrate, and trial a range of assistive technologies for vision impairment, guided by a Guide Dogs Australia Orthoptist and Orientation and Mobility Specialist.
- Describe and apply an effective pre‑procedure routine to prepare both mind and body, enhance focus, and optimise performance before commencing a clinical procedure.
Max CPD hours awarded: 6
Session Information
| Name |
|---|
| Surgical Skills Lab: Hands-on microsurgical techniques - basic microscope navigation, suturing and removal of corneal foreign bodies |
| Clinical? |
|---|
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
|---|
| Yes |
| Therapeutic? |
|---|
| No |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
|---|
| 1 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
|---|
| 1 |
| Name |
|---|
| Communication & Simulation — Cataract Surgery and Consent |
| Clinical? |
|---|
| No |
| Interactive? |
|---|
| Yes |
| Therapeutic? |
|---|
| No |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
|---|
| 1 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
|---|
| 1 |
| Name |
|---|
| High Performance Workshop — How to pick up new techniques and technologies |
| Clinical? |
|---|
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
|---|
| Yes |
| Therapeutic? |
|---|
| No |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
|---|
| 1 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
|---|
| 1 |
| Name |
|---|
| Learning Station 1 - Dedicated practice in VR (anterior vitrectomy) |
| Clinical? |
|---|
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
|---|
| Yes |
| Therapeutic? |
|---|
| No |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
|---|
| 0.25 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
|---|
| 0.25 |
| Name |
|---|
| Learning Station 2 - ALCON: Fidelis VR |
| Clinical? |
|---|
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
|---|
| Yes |
| Therapeutic? |
|---|
| No |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
|---|
| 0.25 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
|---|
| 0.25 |
| Name |
|---|
| Learning Station 3 - ALCON: Ngenuity |
| Clinical? |
|---|
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
|---|
| Yes |
| Therapeutic? |
|---|
| No |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
|---|
| 0.25 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
|---|
| 0.25 |
| Name |
|---|
| Learning Station 4 - ALCON: Phacodynamics |
| Clinical? |
|---|
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
|---|
| Yes |
| Therapeutic? |
|---|
| No |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
|---|
| 0.25 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
|---|
| 0.25 |
| Name |
|---|
| Learning Station 5 - Myotherapy station |
| Clinical? |
|---|
| No |
| Interactive? |
|---|
| Yes |
| Therapeutic? |
|---|
| No |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
|---|
| 0.25 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
|---|
| 0.25 |
| Name |
|---|
| Learning Station 6 - Marketing and creating a referrer base |
| Clinical? |
|---|
| No |
| Interactive? |
|---|
| No |
| Therapeutic? |
|---|
| No |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
|---|
| 0.25 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
|---|
| 0.25 |
| Name |
|---|
| Learning Station 7 - AI scribe |
| Clinical? |
|---|
| No |
| Interactive? |
|---|
| Yes |
| Therapeutic? |
|---|
| No |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
|---|
| 0.25 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
|---|
| 0.25 |
| Name |
|---|
| Learning Station 8A - Ergonomics Simulation |
| Clinical? |
|---|
| No |
| Interactive? |
|---|
| Yes |
| Therapeutic? |
|---|
| No |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
|---|
| 0.25 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
|---|
| 0.25 |
| Name |
|---|
| Learning Station 8B - Healthy Body Mechanics |
| Clinical? |
|---|
| No |
| Interactive? |
|---|
| Yes |
| Therapeutic? |
|---|
| No |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
|---|
| 0.25 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
|---|
| 0.25 |
| Name |
|---|
| Learning Station 9 - NSDR (TMR) |
| Clinical? |
|---|
| No |
| Interactive? |
|---|
| Yes |
| Therapeutic? |
|---|
| No |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
|---|
| 0.25 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
|---|
| 0.25 |
| Name |
|---|
| Learning Station 11 - Guide Dogs Australia |
| Clinical? |
|---|
| No |
| Interactive? |
|---|
| Yes |
| Therapeutic? |
|---|
| No |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
|---|
| 0.25 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
|---|
| 0.25 |
| Name |
|---|
| Learning Station 12 - Pre shot routine (TMR) |
| Clinical? |
|---|
| No |
| Interactive? |
|---|
| Yes |
| Therapeutic? |
|---|
| No |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
|---|
| 0.25 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
|---|
| 0.25 |
| Name | Clinical? | Interactive? | Therapeutic? | CPD Hours |
|---|
| Surgical Skills Lab: Hands-on microsurgical techniques - basic microscope navigation, suturing and removal of corneal foreign bodies | Yes | Yes | No | 1 | 1 |
| Communication & Simulation — Cataract Surgery and Consent | No | Yes | No | 1 | 1 |
| High Performance Workshop — How to pick up new techniques and technologies | Yes | Yes | No | 1 | 1 |
| Learning Station 1 - Dedicated practice in VR (anterior vitrectomy) | Yes | Yes | No | 0.25 | 0.25 |
| Learning Station 2 - ALCON: Fidelis VR | Yes | Yes | No | 0.25 | 0.25 |
| Learning Station 3 - ALCON: Ngenuity | Yes | Yes | No | 0.25 | 0.25 |
| Learning Station 4 - ALCON: Phacodynamics | Yes | Yes | No | 0.25 | 0.25 |
| Learning Station 5 - Myotherapy station | No | Yes | No | 0.25 | 0.25 |
| Learning Station 6 - Marketing and creating a referrer base | No | No | No | 0.25 | 0.25 |
| Learning Station 7 - AI scribe | No | Yes | No | 0.25 | 0.25 |
| Learning Station 8A - Ergonomics Simulation | No | Yes | No | 0.25 | 0.25 |
| Learning Station 8B - Healthy Body Mechanics | No | Yes | No | 0.25 | 0.25 |
| Learning Station 9 - NSDR (TMR) | No | Yes | No | 0.25 | 0.25 |
| Learning Station 11 - Guide Dogs Australia | No | Yes | No | 0.25 | 0.25 |
| Learning Station 12 - Pre shot routine (TMR) | No | Yes | No | 0.25 | 0.25 |