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Narellan Eye Specialists Educational Evening - Collaborative Care

Date: 30/03/2026 (AEDT)

Venue: 15 Old Menangle Rd, Campbelltown, NSW, 2560

Provider: Narellan Eye Specialists

Contact: Angelique Antoniou, [E] angelique@narellaneye.com.au, [P] 4604 8124

Activity Outline

Upon arrival, the evening will begin with a welcome from Dr Kumar -  Principal Ophthalmologist, Anita Batovic – Bayer Sponsor, Scott Dunn – Zeiss Sponsor and Nada Salerno- Alcon Sponsor. The remainder of the evening will be delivered in 5 sessions which consist of presentations and multiple choice questions on completion.

Key note speakers: Dr Michael Rossiter – Thornton, Dr Shanil Dhanji, Dr Luke Northey and Dr Richard Parker.

Key topics:   


1. Keratoconus - Diagnosis, therapeutic and surgical management


2. Ptosis


3. Uveitis – Diagnosis and therapeutic management


4. Retinal Detachment


5. Cataracts and new IOL technologies 

Learning Objectives

  • Describe the roles of cross linking, topography guided PRK and corneal transplantation in the management of keratoconus
  • Understand the process of therapeutic management for Posterior Uveitis
  • Identify signs of inflammation in the anterior and posterior chambers
  • To understand and be able to describe what CAIRS (Corneal Allogenic Intrastromal Ring Segments) is and be able to identify suitable candidates.
  • Understand the different lenses (Toric/Non-Toric/Multifocal/Trifocal/EDOF), expected visual outcomes and how to match a lens to patient needs.
  • To list the advantages of transepithelial CXL
  • Understand the main difference in the Dresden/ traditional corneal cross linking (CXL) protocol and transepithelial CXL protocol?
  • Appreciate the different types of IOLs (EDOF, MFs and pinhole) available for implantation
  • Describe IOL options for keratoconus patients
  • Appreciate different causes for ptosis presentation
  • Describe surgical techniques available for retinal detachment's
  • Identify the structures responsible for eyelid elevation.
  • Explain the mechanisms behind different types of ptosis, including aponeurotic, myogenic, neurogenic, mechanical, and congenital causes.

Max CPD hours awarded: 5.5

Session Information

Name
Keratoconus- Diagnosis, therapeutic and surgical management
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
Yes
Therapeutic?
Yes
Duration of CPD Session/Module
0.75
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
1.5
Name
Retinal Detachment- Diagnosis and management
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
Yes
Therapeutic?
No
Duration of CPD Session/Module
0.5
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
1
Name
Uveitis- Diagnosis and therapeutic management
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
Yes
Therapeutic?
Yes
Duration of CPD Session/Module
0.75
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
1.25
Name
Ptosis
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
Yes
Therapeutic?
No
Duration of CPD Session/Module
0.5
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
0.75
Name
Cataracts and New IOL technologies
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
Yes
Therapeutic?
No
Duration of CPD Session/Module
0.5
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
1

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.