Optometry Education Evening
Date: 23/07/2025 (AEST)
Venue: The Commonwealth Club 25 Forster Crescent Yarralumla, ACT, 2600
Provider: CANBERRA EYE SURGEONS
Contact: Carly Morton, [E] carly.morton@canberraeye.com.au, [P] 02 6249 6000
Activity Outline
This activity will be a face to face presentation about Crosslinking and Keratoconus and Eyelid Lesions presented by Canberra Eye Surgeons Ophthalmologists Dr Salim Okera and Dr Martin Duncan.
Crosslinking & Keratoconus - Dr Salim Okera: This presentation will focus on the identifying features and risk factors of keratoconus. The presentation will outline the benefits and limitations of crosslinking as treatment for keratoconus.
Eyelid Lesions - Dr Martin Duncan: This presentation will cover a range of skin lesions commonly affecting the eyelids, both benign and malignant. Clinical features, diagnosis and treatment options including medical and surgical procedures will be outlined.
The aim of the presentation is to enhance the clinical knowledge and skills of attending optometrists to effectively identify the conditions and understand management options. This in turn will enhance the ability of attendees to effectively care for their patients and arrange referrals to ophthalmologists.
Learning Objectives
- Identify various eyelid tumours
- Discuss treatment options for eyelid tumours with patients
- Refer patients with eyelid tumours for specialist care
- Understand risk factors and prevalence of keratoconus
- Identify keratoconus cases
- Discuss crosslinking benefits and limitations
Max CPD hours awarded: 2
Session Information
| Name |
|---|
| Crosslinking and Keratoconus & Eyelid Lesions |
| Clinical? |
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
| Yes |
| Therapeutic? |
| Yes |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
| 2 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
| 2 |