SOVS 50th Anniversary - Educational Event
Date: 23/05/2026 (AEST)
Venue: Barker Street, Kensington, NSW, 2052
Provider: School of Optometry and Vision Science, University of New South Wales
Contact: Nicole Carnt, [E] n.carnt@unsw.edu.au, [P] 02 9065 0387
Activity Outline
The UNSW School of Optometry and Vision Science proudly celebrates its 50th anniversary with a special continuing education event designed to inspire and engage eye care professionals. This milestone gathering will highlight the cutting-edge technologies now available in our state-of-the-art teaching clinic, offering participants a unique opportunity to experience innovation firsthand.
The program features an interactive round robin format, encouraging peer-to-peer discussion and collaborative learning. Attendees will explore practical applications of imaging in Dry Eye Disease, Anterior Eye, Myopia Management, Retinal Disease, gaining insights into how these tools enhance both diagnosis and patient care in a world class teaching environment.
In addition to clinical demonstrations, the event will provide a glimpse into advanced research methodologies. Participants will be introduced to simulated environment research alongside tear analysis techniques that deepen our understanding of ocular surface health. These research perspectives will be complemented by demonstrations of high magnification optical coherence tomography (OCT) and the IOLMaster for optical biometry, showcasing how technology bridges the gap between research and clinical practice.
Join us in celebrating 50 years of excellence in optometry and vision science and be part of an engaging educational experience that looks toward the future of eye care.
Learning Objectives
- To understand the integration between research and clinical practice
- To apply advanced techniques to detect and monitor eye disease
- To evaluate the potentials and limitations of immersive research and teaching
- To incorporate advanced techniques in eye monitoring and eye disease management plans
Max CPD hours awarded: 1.25
Session Information
| Name |
|---|
| Dry Eye Disease Eye Imaging |
| Clinical? |
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
| Yes |
| Therapeutic? |
| Yes |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
| 0.25 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
| 0.25 |
| Name |
|---|
| Myopia Management Imaging |
| Clinical? |
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
| Yes |
| Therapeutic? |
| Yes |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
| 0.25 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
| 0.25 |
| Name |
|---|
| OCT and Retinal Imaging |
| Clinical? |
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
| Yes |
| Therapeutic? |
| Yes |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
| 0.25 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
| 0.25 |
| Name |
|---|
| Interactive problem based learning for disease diagnosis and management |
| Clinical? |
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
| Yes |
| Therapeutic? |
| Yes |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
| 0.25 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
| 0.25 |
| Name |
|---|
| Virtual Reality in Education and Research |
| Clinical? |
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
| Yes |
| Therapeutic? |
| No |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
| 0.25 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
| 0.25 |