Spring into Learning at QEI
Date: 7/10/2025 (AEST)
Venue: 87 Ipswich Road Woolloongabba, QLD, 4102
Provider: Queensland Eye Institute
Contact: Tina Huynh, [E] tina.huynh@qei.org.au, [P] 07 3239 5000
Activity Outline
QEI invites optometrists to an evening of eye-opening education, packed with therapeutic tips and interactive workshops. Details of this event can be found on this registration form - QEI Optometry Education Registration Form
For any questions, please email tina.huynh@qei.org.au
Learning Objectives
- Recognise the clinical presentation and complications of corneal foreign bodies, including rust rings and delayed keratitis.
- Apply evidence-based management strategies, including safe removal techniques and the use of therapeutic eye drops for infection prophylaxis and inflammation control.
- Experience removing corneal foreign body from a model eye and gain confidence in their technique
- Understand the complexities in diagnosing HSV/VZV keratitis
- Understand the complexities in management of HSV/VZV keratitis and its different clinical manifestations
- Understand the role of topical steroids and systemic antiviral treatment in the management of HSV/VZV keratitis
- Appreciate the role of optometrists in the diagnosis and management of HSV/VZV keratitis
- Appreciate the manifestation of ocular HSV/VZV other than keratitis
- Develop a good understanding of Eyelid and Orbital Anatomy
- Understand common Oculoplastics and Orbital Pathology
- Gain practical skills on how to confidently assess lids and orbits
- Evaluate current and emerging therapeutic options for Dry and Wet AMD, including Syfovre and other intravitreal injection protocols, with emphasis on evidence-based management and patient co-management.
- Counsel patients effectively on realistic expectations, potential side effects, and the treatment burden associated with intravitreal therapy for GA in Dry AMD.
- Inserting Hydrus into a model eye and discuss how it works
Max CPD hours awarded: 2
Session Information
| Name |
|---|
| Corneal Foreign Body Assessment and Management |
| Clinical? |
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
| Yes |
| Therapeutic? |
| Yes |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
| 0.5 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
| 0.5 |
| Name |
|---|
| HSV/VZV Keratitis and Management |
| Clinical? |
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
| Yes |
| Therapeutic? |
| Yes |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
| 0.5 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
| 0.5 |
| Name |
|---|
| Lids and Orbits |
| Clinical? |
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
| Yes |
| Therapeutic? |
| Yes |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
| 0.5 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
| 0.5 |
| Name |
|---|
| Current and emerging therapeutic options for Dry and Wet AMD |
| 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 |
|---|
| Hydrus insertion for Glaucoma 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 |