Marsden Eye Specialists 2026 Optometry Seminar
Date: 24/06/2026 (AEST)
Venue: 116-118 James Ruse Dr, Rosehill NSW 2142, NSW, 2141
Provider: Marsden Eye Specialists
Contact: Rafal AL-Qaseer, [E] marsdenliaison@marsdeneye.com, [P] 02 9635 7077
Activity Outline
Join Marsden Eye Specialists for a groundbreaking seminar at Rydges Parramatta on Wednesday, June 24th, 2026, from 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm.
Delve into cutting-edge ophthalmology with our esteemed speakers:
Dr Terence Tan presents “Retinal Grand Round Cases"
Dr Samuel Dance shares insights into “Extended Depth of Focus IntraOcular Lenses: PureSee"
Dr Simon Liew presents "Corneal Emergencies & Cases"
Dr Edwin Figueira uncovers "Latest Updates in Oculoplastics"
Dr Helene Cass explores ''Ozempic & the Eye"
Dr Jacintha Gong shares insight into "Garden vs Eye: Practical Management of Gardening-Related Ocular Presentations"
Ms.Catherine Severino presents "Latest updates in Refractive Surgery"
This exciting event by Marsden Eye Specialists offers invaluable knowledge for medical professionals and enthusiasts alike.
Attendance is free, with convenient onsite FREE parking and catering provided (refreshments & hot buffet).
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to be at the forefront of ocular advancements.
Register now for an enlightening evening!
Learning Objectives
- Understand the initial assessment of common gardening-related ocular injuries seen in primary eye care
- Recognise red flags that require urgent ophthalmology referral
- Practical primary care management of common gardening-related eye conditions
- Provide appropriate patient education and prevention strategies
- Review a range of complex and unusual retinal cases encountered in clinical practice
- Identify key clinical signs and imaging findings that assist in diagnosing retinal pathology
- Recognise important referral pathways and red flags requiring urgent ophthalmology assessment
- Improve clinical decision-making through discussion of real-world case management and outcomes
- Understand the mechanism of action of GLP-1 receptor agonists such as Ozempic and their systemic effects
- Recognise reported ocular associations, including diabetic retinopathy progression and other potential ocular effects
- Identify patients who may require closer ocular monitoring when commencing GLP-1 therapy
- Understand the role of optometrists in monitoring and referring patients using Ozempic who present with visual changes
- Identify current refractive surgery options
- Recognise suitable patient candidates and red flags
- Understand common postoperative visual sympotoms and the role of optometrists in co-managing patients with EDOF IOLs
- Identify key red flags that indicate sight-threatening corneal disease requiring urgent referral
- Develop evidence-based management plans for common corneal presentations, including when to initiate treatment vs refer
Max CPD hours awarded: 3.25
Session Information
| Name |
|---|
| Ozempic & the Eye |
| Clinical? |
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
| Yes |
| Therapeutic? |
| Yes |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
| 0.5 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
| 0.5 |
| Name |
|---|
| Garden vs Eye: Practical Management of Gardening-Related Ocular Presentations |
| Clinical? |
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
| Yes |
| Therapeutic? |
| Yes |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
| 0.5 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
| 0.5 |
| Name |
|---|
| Retinal Grand Round Cases |
| Clinical? |
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
| Yes |
| Therapeutic? |
| Yes |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
| 0.5 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
| 0.5 |
| Name |
|---|
Real World results from Next Generation Extended Depth of Focus Lenses |
| 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 |
|---|
| Latest Updates in Oculoplastics |
| Clinical? |
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
| Yes |
| Therapeutic? |
| Yes |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
| 0.5 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
| 0.5 |
| Name |
|---|
| Latest Updates in Refractive Surgery |
| Clinical? |
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
| Yes |
| Therapeutic? |
| Yes |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
| 0.5 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
| 0.5 |
| Name |
|---|
Case Studies: IOLs in difficult Eyes |
| Clinical? |
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
| Yes |
| Therapeutic? |
| Yes |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
| 0.5 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
| 0.5 |