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Perspectives in Presbyopia: Bridging Science and Practice with Multifocal Contact Lenses

Date: 10/02/2026 ()

Venue: Online, AUSTRALIA

Provider: Joe Tanner (Coopervision)

Contact: Julia Kwok, [E] jkwok@au.coopervision.com, [P] 0438781492

Registration link: https://cvent.me/EaZe08

Activity Outline

CooperVision warmly invites you to attend a webinar to hear new perspectives on presbyopia and multifocal contact lenses. Emeritus Professor Eric Papas, co-author of the benchmark British Contact Lens Association CLEAR Presybopia report will share its evidence-based insights, while Philip Crossfield, optometrist and practice owner, will discuss his experience and key lessons from using multifocal contact lenses to differentiate his business. CooperVision Professional Affairs Manager, Julia Kwok will review the unique technologies and philosophies employed in MyDay® and Biofinity® multifocal lenses and facilitate a panel discussion to span the bridge between science and practice.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the key scientific findings and clinical insights from the BCLA CLEAR Presbyopia publications​
  • Understand the design and fitting approach for MyDay multifocal and Biofinity multifocal​
  • Identify the key messages to convey to presbyopes trialing multifocal contact lenses for optimal success
  • Understand in-practice strategies to effectively grow the prescribing of multifocal contact lenses
  • Discover how to integrate scientific evidence with practical strategies to enhance patient outcomes​

Max CPD hours awarded: 1.5

Session Information

Name
Evidence-based Insights into Presbyopia
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
Evolution from Biofinity multifocal to MyDay multifocal
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
No
Therapeutic?
No
Duration of CPD Session/Module
0.25
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
0.25
Name
Interview and Panel Discussion
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.