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Insight Eye Surgery Updates: Confidence in Collaborative Care

Date: 13/05/2025 (AEST)

Venue: Gusto Riverfront Restaurant 257 Gympie Terrace, Noosaville , QLD, 4566

Provider: Insight Eye Surgery

Contact: Abbey Rawlings , [E] info@insighteyesurgery.com.au, [P] 07 3154 1515

Activity Outline

Join us for an evening of evidence-based presentations for optometrists led by an experienced ophthalmologist Dr Madeleine Adams. The sessions will cover evidence-based management of your patients’ queries about eye health supplements and their impacts, and increase your skills in confidently co-managing your patients pre and post cataract surgery.

The evening will feature real-life case discussions, an in-depth analysis of the latest evidence, a focus on the facts, and an interactive Q&A sessions - ensuring practical takeaways for everyday optometric practice.

All whilst enjoying a delicious dinner at Gusto Riverfront Restaurant.

Key Topics Include:

1.           Apple Cider Vinegar? Myths and Facts in Eye Wellness

Develop a better understanding of the benefits and potential harms in nutritional supplements and lifestyle modification factors for common eye diseases

Guide patients with evidence-based information

Increase your skill in recognising risk factors and indicators for toxicity

Confidently counsel patients on practical steps they can take to support eye health

2.           Cataract Surgery and beyond - Fielding FAQs with Facts

Learn about potential post-surgical issues and management of these

Develop a better understanding of the rationale behind key decisions including IOL choice and refractive targets in the surgical management of cataract

Be able to confidently co-manage patients pre and post cataract surgery, and field questions from patients

Don’t miss this chance to update your knowledge and enhance your clinical skills in managing these complex conditions – there are limited places available so register early

Learning Objectives

  • Develop a better understanding of the benefits and potential harms in nutritional supplements and lifestyle modification factors for common eye diseases
  • Confidently counsel patients on practical steps they can take to support eye health
  • Develop a better understanding of the rationale behind key decisions including IOL choice and refractive targets in the surgical management of cataract
  • Be able to confidently co-manage patients pre and post cataract surgery, and field questions from patients
  • Participate in interactive case reviews to reinforce clinical decision-making and management skills.

Max CPD hours awarded: 2.5

Session Information

Name
1. Apple Cider Vinegar? Myths and Facts in Eye Wellness - Guiding patients with evidence-based information
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
Yes
Therapeutic?
Yes
Duration of CPD Session/Module
1
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
1.25
Name
Fielding patient FAQs with Facts - Cataract Surgery and beyond
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
Yes
Therapeutic?
Yes
Duration of CPD Session/Module
1
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
1.25

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.