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Myopia Management in Practice: Clinical Insights with Menicon α Ortho-K

Date: 20/04/2026 (AEST)

Venue: Swissotel Sydney, 68 Market St, Sydney NSW 2000, NSW, 2000

Provider: Menicon Australia

Contact: Sheila Lam, [E] sheila.lam@menicon.com.au, [P] 61 08 8277 4545

Activity Outline

This educational event is designed for optometrists seeking to either commence their orthokeratology journey or further advance their clinical expertise in myopia management using Ortho-K lenses.

The session will explore myopia as a growing public health concern, alongside current evidence-based management strategies, with a particular focus on the role of orthokeratology, particularly Menicon α Ortho-K, in delivering meaningful clinical and patient outcomes. Through a series of case-based discussions, attendees will gain practical insights into patient selection, lens fitting principles, treatment optimisation, and troubleshooting in real-world clinical practice.

Delivered through a combined presentation and discussion-driven format, the event will foster peer-to-peer learning while providing structured clinical insights, with opportunities to engage directly with experienced practitioners at the forefront of contemporary myopia management.

Please RSVP by contacting: menicon.cpd@gmail.com

Learning Objectives

  • Describe myopia as a growing public health concern and outline the current range of evidence-based management options.
  • Discuss the role of orthokeratology (Ortho-K) in myopia control, including its indications, benefits, and limitations.
  • Evaluate real-world clinical cases to illustrate key Ortho-K fitting principles, problem-solving approaches, and troubleshooting strategies.
  • Explore advanced customisation of orthokeratology lenses to optimise outcomes in myopia progression management.
  • Discuss case-based approaches to myopia management, including the use of Ortho-K and combination therapies.
  • Understand the role of orthokeratology, particularly Menicon α Ortho-K, within a broader myopia management strategy and its impact on real-world patient outcomes.

Max CPD hours awarded: 3

Session Information

Name
Myopia Management in Practice: Clinical Insights with Menicon α Ortho-K
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
Yes
Therapeutic?
No
Duration of CPD Session/Module
0.75
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
0.75
Name
Myopia Management in Practice: Clinical Insights with Menicon α Ortho-K
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
Yes
Therapeutic?
No
Duration of CPD Session/Module
0.75
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
0.75
Name
Myopia Management in Practice: Clinical Insights with Menicon α Ortho-K
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
No
Therapeutic?
No
Duration of CPD Session/Module
0.75
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
0.75
Name
Myopia Management in Practice: Clinical Insights with Menicon α Ortho-K
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
No
Therapeutic?
No
Duration of CPD Session/Module
0.75
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
0.75

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.