OculoFest: Mastering Pterygiums, Suspicious Lesions and Droopy Eyelids
Date: 4/08/2025 (AEST)
Venue: Myeyespecialist, Shop 4110 Ground Level Robina Town Centre, Robina Town Centre Dr, Robina, QLD, 4230
Provider: Myeyespecialist Robina
Contact: Jennie Lekich, [E] OpManRpc@outlook.com, [P] 0755927900
Activity Outline
Join us for an immersive evening covering discussion across 4 broad topics
1. Pterygium is a common condition that optometrists come across here on the Gold Coast. We will discuss the patient benefits of surgical techniques employed by our surgical team as well as postoperative management with topical therapies in the post operative period.
2. When surgically correcting droopy lids it is important that the cause (s) of the droop are identified and corrected surgically.
3. We will also cover malignant ocular lesions including retinal and choroidal lesions and how to distinguish them from benign naevi.
4. Finally we will discuss the new and emerging treatments for dry AMD, availability of genetic testing for glaucoma, new EDOF and multifocal IOLs .
Spots are limited due to event capacity, so RSVP Jennie on opmanrpc@outlook.com to secure your place!
Learning Objectives
- Through interactive cases develop the ability to accurately distinguish pterygiums from similar looking surface lesions
- Understand the role and selection of appropriate non-surgical treatments, including lubricants, steroids and topical NSAIDs
- Identify the clinical indications for pterygium surgery and explore the patient benefits of modern surgical techniques
- Learn best practices for postoperative management with topical therapies
- Identify clinical features of suspicious eyelid lesions and understand the characteristics of potentially malignant eyelid lesions
- 2. Differentiate choroidal and retinal tumours from benign naevi including learning to distinguish malignant tumours like choroidal melanoma or retinoblastoma from benign choroidal or retinal naevi by
- Understand various treatment options including topical medications
- Understand and discuss the importance of accurately diagnosing the aetiology of droopy eyelids
- Describe the indications, benefits, and techniques of surgical interventions for correcting droopy lids
- Develop knowledge of effective postoperative care protocols, including the use of topical therapies, monitoring for complications and patient follow-up.
- Identify and evaluate new and developing therapies for dry age-related macular degeneration
- Recognise the availability and clinical utility of genetic testing for glaucoma, including its ability to identify at-risk patients and guide personalised screening or treatment strategies
- Describe the benefits and indications of new extended depth of focus (EDOF) and multifocal intraocular lenses for cataract surgery
Max CPD hours awarded: 3
Session Information
| Name |
|---|
| About that ugly thing on my eye... |
| Clinical? |
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
| Yes |
| Therapeutic? |
| Yes |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
| 0.5 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
| 0.75 |
| Name |
|---|
| That doesn't look good! Lumps, bumps, tumors and growths of the eye and eyelids |
| Clinical? |
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
| Yes |
| Therapeutic? |
| Yes |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
| 0.5 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
| 0.75 |
| Name |
|---|
| Droopy Eyelids: Pre and Postoperative Case Studies |
| Clinical? |
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
| Yes |
| Therapeutic? |
| Yes |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
| 0.5 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
| 0.75 |
| Name |
|---|
| Ophthalmology Update! Bringing you up to speed with recent developments in ophthalmology. |
| Clinical? |
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
| Yes |
| Therapeutic? |
| Yes |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
| 0.5 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
| 0.75 |