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OVC 2024: What’s trendy in 2024? (Recorded Webcast - Sponsored)


Activity Outline

This presentation will discuss the contact lens category in Australia and New Zealand (ANZ), particularly regarding contact lens modalities. There will also be discussion around trends in environmental sustainability, water surface contact lenses, astigmatic contact lenses and multifocal contact lenses.

Helen Gleave will interview both Joshua Clark, who has recently joined Alcon from clinical practice, and another practicing optometrist about their thoughts on the contact lens category. Through this education and discussion, the question will be posed as to what may be the next innovation in the contact lens market.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the current trends in contact lens prescribing in ANZ
  • Understand the use of Precision Balance 8/4 technology in toric contact lenses
  • Understand Alcon’s water surface contact lens technology
  • Gain a greater appreciation for trends in environmental sustainability

Max CPD hours awarded: 1.5

Session Information

Name
OVC 2024: What’s trendy in 2024?
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
No
Therapeutic?
No
Duration of CPD Session/Module
1
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
1.5

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.