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Paediatric Ophthalmology Masterclass

Date: 18/04/2026 (AEST)

Venue: QCH Auditorium, Level 7, 501 Stanley St, South Brisbane, QLD, 4101

Provider: Queensland Children’s Hospital

Contact: Haneen Jaber , [E] CHQ_optalign@health.qld.gov.au, [P] 0403070113

Activity Outline

A full day education event with a focus on paediatric ophthalmology conditions. This masterclass is delivered by ophthalmic specialists of the Queensland Children's Hospital Ophthalmology Department and aims to provide specialised paediatric ophthalmology education to all community optometrists, orthoptists, ophthalmic registrars, residents, nurses and students.

This full day event will be offered in-person at the Queensland Children’s Hospital in South Brisbane, and concurrently online via Microsoft Teams. Sessions will run from 9:00am-4:00pm and comprise of a range of topics.

Learning Objectives

  • At the completion of the CPD activity, participants should be able to identify, assess and manage a range of paediatric ophthalmology conditions.

Max CPD hours awarded: 6

Session Information

Name
Anisocoria and ptosis
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
Vitamin A deficiency
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
Strabismus
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
Contact lenses
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
Uveitis
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
Papilloedema
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
Primary School Nurse Health Readiness Program
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
Genetic and retinal conditions
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.