Ophthalmology Masterclass: Presbyopia, ERM & Corneal Disease Essentials

Ophthalmology Masterclass: Presbyopia, ERM & Corneal Disease Essentials

Date: 9/06/2026 (AEST)

Venue: Lakeside Restaurant - Old Castlereagh Road Penrith, NSW, 2750

Provider: Pure Sight Eye Surgeons

Contact: Shannan Lane, [E] events@puresight.com.au, [P] 0290981180

Activity Outline

Join us for an engaging CPD-accredited evening with leading ophthalmology experts, hosted at Lakeside Restaurant Penrith on Tuesday 9th June 2026 at 6:30pm. This interactive session will explore innovative advancements across presbyopia correction, retinal disease management, and corneal pathology, highlighting breakthrough solutions that are reshaping patient outcomes.

Our speakers will introduce revolutionary approaches to surgical presbyopia management, delve into the latest updates on epiretinal membrane treatment, and provide essential clinical pearls for diagnosing and managing herpetic keratitis. Each presentation will showcase techniques and management strategies changing the face of modern ophthalmology.

The event will provide attendees with a deeper understanding of these conditions, their clinical applications, and insights into patient care and outcomes. Perfect for optometrists and eye care professionals aiming to expand their knowledge in advanced refractive techniques, corneal disease management, and retinal conditions, this evening promises to inspire and inform through expert-led education and discussion.

Featured Speakers & Topics

Dr Alison Chiu - A Complete Guide to Surgical Presbyopia

Dr Adam Plant - Updates on Epiretinal Membrane (ERM) Management

Dr Joshua Givorshner - Herpetic Keratitis: Pearls for Diagnosis and Clinical Management

Learning Objectives

• Explain the mechanism of action of PRESBYOND LASIK, including the role of micro-monovision and increased depth of focus.
• Identify the laser platform associated with PRESBYOND and its clinical relevance.
• Define appropriate refractive targets, including typical anisometropia and dominant vs non-dominant eye correction strategies.
• Describe how spherical aberration is utilised to enhance depth of focus and its optical implications.
• Recognise ideal patient selection criteria, including ocular health, refractive stability, and binocular vision requirements.
• Identify contraindications, particularly ocular surface disease and factors affecting visual quality.
• Compare PRESBYOND with traditional monovision, focusing on contrast sensitivity, stereopsis, and binocular function.
• Evaluate common postoperative visual symptoms (e.g., halos, reduced night vision) and explain their underlying causes.
• Formulate appropriate postoperative enhancement strategies to optimise near vision outcomes.
• Describe the material properties of EVO ICL (Collamer) and their clinical significance.
• Explain the function of the KS-Aquaport, particularly in maintaining physiological aqueous flow.
• Differentiate EVO ICL from earlier models, including the elimination of peripheral iridotomy.
• Define optimal vault parameters and interpret postoperative vault measurements.
• Identify complications associated with low and high vault, including cataract formation and angle narrowing.
• Explain the principles of ICL sizing, including the role of white-to-white and sulcus-to-sulcus measurements.
• Recognise appropriate patient indications, particularly in high myopia and thin corneas.
• Discuss the importance of endothelial cell count monitoring in long-term safety.
• Identify common early postoperative complications and outline appropriate management strategies.
• Describe the pathophysiology of cotton-wool spots, including axoplasmic flow stasis and retinal ischemia.
• Identify the retinal layer involved in cotton-wool spots and correlate with OCT findings.
• Recognise systemic associations of retinal ischemia (e.g., diabetes, hypertension, vascular disease).
• Interpret OCT features of cotton-wool spots, including hyperreflectivity in the nerve fibre layer.
• Assess epiretinal membrane (ERM) severity using OCT biomarkers such as foveal contour changes.
• Identify advanced ERM features, including retinal thickening and distortion.
• Evaluate prognostic indicators on OCT, particularly ellipsoid zone integrity.
• Identify key retinal layers on OCT, including the ellipsoid zone, photoreceptor layers, and external limiting membrane.
• Explain the anatomical relationships between retinal layers as visualised on OCT.
• Identify members of the Herpesviridae family relevant to ocular disease.
• Recognise the spectrum of herpetic eye disease presentations, from epithelial keratitis to retinal necrosis.
• Interpret key clinical signs, including Hutchinson’s sign and its implications for ocular involvement.
• Differentiate between types of herpetic keratitis (epithelial, stromal, disciform, keratouveitis).
• Select appropriate treatment strategies for different forms of HSV eye disease, including antiviral and steroid use.
• Recognise clinical signs of herpetic keratouveitis, including corneal hypoesthesia, keratic precipitates, and raised IOP.
• Understand indications for diagnostic procedures, such as anterior chamber paracentesis.
• Describe transmission pathways of HSV-1 and implications for patient counselling.
• Identify long-term complications of recurrent herpetic disease, including glaucoma, cataract, and corneal scarring.
• Differentiate herpes zoster ophthalmicus presentations, including typical laterality and risk factors.

Max CPD hours awarded: 3

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