OSO 2025: 10 – 12 October

OSO 2025

Date: 10/10/2025 (AEST)

Venue: RACV Royal Pines Resort Gold Coast - Ross St, Benowa QLD, QLD, 4217

Provider: Orthokeratology Society of Oceania

Contact: Kate Hurley, [E] info@corpcomm.com.au, [P] 03 5977 0244

Activity Outline

Oh my goodness, have you heard the news? 

Our 2023 conference was a smashing success! In fact, our next event, in October 2025, is going to be even bigger and better than ever before! 

We're talking about a star-studded extravaganza that will leave you breathless with excitement! Are you ready to explore THE FORCE in orthokeratology, myopia management, and specialty contact lenses? 

We sure are! 

We've got three whole days of lectures and practical workshops lined up for you, featuring some of the most brilliant minds in the galaxy. These keynote speakers are at the forefront of new technologies, research, and ideas in this exciting space, and they're eager to share their knowledge with you Padawans! So what are you waiting for? Don't miss out on the biggest event of the year! Join us for a fun-filled adventure that will take you to the far reaches of the galaxy, of learning and discovery!

"May the FORCE be with you." 

Learning Objectives

• 1.Master OrthoK lens design and fitting: optimise outcomes, troubleshoot with ROL/MRx, and manage fits. Learn how fluid forces reshape the cornea, affecting vision and treatment success. Explore lens power’s impact on life quality. Gain insights into software workflows, corneal anatomy, and topography-based design. Understand instrument differences, HOA causes, and control strategies. Build confidence in aberration control and long-term wearer care.
• 3. Advanced Workshop. Gain comprehensive knowledge in orthokeratology lens design, including key indications and considerations for successful fitting. Develop skills to troubleshoot common challenges and undesirable visual outcomes in real-world patients. Explore advanced cases and core concepts in lens design, with a focus on optimising myopia control through tailored lens parameters.
• 4. Learn to design orthokeratology lenses with precision, understanding key indications and fitting considerations. Develop effective troubleshooting strategies for suboptimal outcomes, including real-world vision issues. Explore advanced cases and critical design concepts, with a focus on optimising lens parameters for enhanced myopia control and long-term success.
• 5. Understand high, pathological, and syndromic myopia, including related syndromes and treatment options. Explore control mechanisms, choroidal responses to defocus, and their impact on ocular health and quality of life. Review 2025 prevalence projections and public health risks, stressing early paediatric intervention and adult-onset progression. Embrace interprofessional collaboration, co-management, and communication. A Jedi council of eye care strengthens continuity and outcomes.
• 9. Understand A.R.R.E.S.T. and S.T.O.P. principles for structured myopia care. Distinguish real vs. perceived efficacy and project long-term benefits. Evaluate outcomes to guide paediatric interventions, emphasizing adherence. Explore light’s interaction with ocular tissues, mechanisms of LLLT, and effects of polarised light in myopia control.
• 10. Understand the clinical applications of WAVE software in Ortho-K and scleral lens fitting. Learn to interpret topography and ocular surface data to guide lens selection and optimize patient outcomes. Apply practical strategies for integrating WAVE software into routine clinical practice.
• 11. Understand corneal rigid lens anatomy and gain confidence in topography-based lens design. Differentiate corneal data instruments and apply insights clinically. Develop long-term management strategies for OrthoK wearers. Learn the causes of higher-order aberrations (HOAs), identify candidates for HOA control, and apply aberration management techniques in rigid lens design.
• 2. Identify suitable candidates for orthokeratology and select appropriate pre-fitting tests. Apply strategies for selecting, and customising orthokeratology lenses, and extending the use of standard designs. Analyse and troubleshoot complex orthokeratology fittings to achieve optimal outcomes. Implement approaches to enhance patient comfort, safety, and long-term satisfaction with orthokeratology.
• 6. Explore challenges in adult myopia monitoring. Use WAVE software for topography analysis and lens design. Educate patients with visuals to explain risks and control options. Learn how spectacle lenses aid management and integrate with other treatments. Review OCT/AI metrics for clinical use. Examine RLRL therapy evolution, trials, and potential. Get updates on regional treatments and next year’s priorities and strategies.
• 7. What is ZEST. When to use ZEST. What to do after ZEST.
• 8. To understand regulatory and legal guidelines applying to ortho-k and myopia management options. To understand how to avoid complaints and more serious problems associated with ortho-k fitting.

Max CPD hours awarded: 17.5

Session Information