Peninsula Eye Centre Optometry Education Evening 2026
Date: 19/08/2026 (AEST)
Venue: Mr Vinsenzo's 784 Esplanade, Mornington, VIC, 3931
Provider: Peninsula Eye Centre
Contact: Danielle Blay, [E] danni@peninsulaeyecentre.com.au, [P] 03 59759999
Activity Outline
Join Us for an Evening of Ophthalmic Education!
Stay up to date with the latest advances in ophthalmology at Peninsula Eye Centre's upcoming CPD education evening. Hear from our experienced ophthalmologists as they share practical insights, discuss challenging cases, and provide updates on current best practice.
Topics include:
Cataract Surgery: Contemporary cataract and refractive lens surgery technologies discussing current advances in cataract surgery, including premium IOLs, MIGS, diagnostic imaging and emerging technologies.
A practical, case-based discussion: Exploring complex cataract referrals, including co-existing ocular pathology, glaucoma considerations, macular disease, monocular patients, and identifying when further investigation or specialist input is required.
Retina: Co-management strategies for patients with co-existing cataract and retinal disease and how retinal disease can influence cataract surgery planning, prognosis, and postoperative expectations.
Join colleagues from across the region for an informative evening of education, discussion, and networking while earning valuable CPD.
Date: Wednesday, 19th August 2026
Time: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Venue: Mr Vincenzo's, Mornington
Learning Objectives
- Recognize patients who may benefit from contemporary cataract and refractive lens surgery technologies and identify those requiring early specialist referral.
- Discuss current advances in cataract surgery, including premium IOLs, MIGS, diagnostic imaging and emerging technologies.
- Identify common complex cataract scenarios, including previous refractive surgery, glaucoma and retinal disease, and understand practical referral considerations to optimize patient outcomes.
- Identify common retinal comorbidities encountered in patients presenting for cataract assessment.
- Discuss how retinal disease can influence cataract surgery planning, prognosis, and postoperative expectations.
- Apply appropriate referral and co-management strategies for patients with coexisting cataract and retinal disease.
- Identify key clinical factors that influence cataract referral timing, urgency, and surgical suitability.
- Develop strategies for effective cataract co-management, including appropriate investigations, referral communication, and patient expectation setting.
- Apply a structured approach to assessing cataract patients with complex presentations and determine when additional investigation or specialist review is warranted
Max CPD hours awarded: 1.75
Session Information
| Name |
|---|
| Beyond the Routine Cataract: Contemporary Decision-Making for the Modern Cataract Surgeon |
| Clinical? |
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
| No |
| Therapeutic? |
| No |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
| 0.5 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
| 0.5 |
| Name |
|---|
| When Cataracts Aren't the Whole Story: Managing Retinal Comorbidities |
| Clinical? |
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
| No |
| Therapeutic? |
| Yes |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
| 0.5 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
| 0.5 |
| Name |
|---|
| "Should I refer that Cataract?" |
| Clinical? |
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
| Yes |
| Therapeutic? |
| Yes |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
| 0.75 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
| 0.75 |