Hobart OTas Regional Series 2025
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Date: 25/11/2025 (AEST)
Venue: Vibe Hotel Hobart
36 Argyle Street, Hobart TAS 7000
Time: Registrations open 6:00pm
Dinner served at 6:20pm – OA update from Tas State Lead Tori Halsey
CPD session 6:30pm – 8:30pm – Robin Abell
Provider: Optometry Australia Tas
Contact: Angela Davison
[E] a.davison@optometry.org.au, [P] 0409 896 349
Activity Outline
Keratoconus is becoming increasingly common, and we are picking up more cases than ever due to more widespread use of corneal topography. This session outlines to discuss key points to pick up keratoconus, how to monitor for progression, when to consider intervention, and what types of intervention are currently available.
Learning Objectives
- Diagnose keratoconus on corneal topography
- Monitor keratoconus for progression
- Discuss interventions to inform patients and refer appropriately
Max CPD hours awarded: 2Ti
Non-OA members are invited to attend. Please register via the public link to the right.
Want to connect during the Regional Series?
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We’re keen to say hi!
Interested in sharing what’s happening in your practice? Or just keen for a chat on all things optometry? Tasmania State Lead Tori Halsey is Hobart based and would love to connect with local members. Whether it’s a behind-the-scenes practice tour or a casual coffee, Tori is eager to hear about what matters to you. Keen to chat? Email Tori at t.halsey@optometry.org.au to lock in a time. |
Meet the speaker
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Dr Robin Abell specialises in corneal, cataract, and refractive laser surgery, as well as general ophthalmology.
He has a special interest in laser vision correction, premium cataract surgery, keratoconus, Fuchs dystrophy, and advanced techniques of corneal transplantation. He currently is working full time in Hobart, part time in Launceston, and at the Eye and Ear Hospital in Melbourne. |