What would I do if this were my eye?

What would I do if this were my eye?

Date: 22/04/2026 (AEST)

Venue: The Sofitel Hotel, 81 Surf Parade,Gold Coast Broadbeach, QLD, 4218

Provider: Eye Specialist Institute

Contact: Cathy Hodgson, [E] cpd@eyespecialistinstitute.com.au, [P] 0421643971

Activity Outline

Dr Lewis Lam is proud to present an eclectic group of informative presentations covering many aspects of ophthalmology that will assist you in your day to day optometry practice.

This will be interactive session - " What would I do if this were my eye?"

Other topics include:

1) BRVO and DMO 

2) Traumatic mydriasis 

3) ‘Dropless’ cataract surgery 

4) Medications for weight loss 

5) Syfovre –

6) ICL vs LASIK/SMILE vs Refractive lens exchange 

7) ‘Halo-less’ multifocal IOLs 

8) When things go wrong with cataract surgeries 

9) Post-operative macular oedema that just won’t stop 

10) To peel or not to peel, that is the question –

11) Quickies

a. A few rare spot diagnosis that you may encounter at some point in your career.

b. Tips for day to day practice – what can I do to improve patient education?

Learning Objectives

• Discuss the various modalities associated with macular oedema
• Describe how debilitating glare may be able to be managed
• Understand if Dropless Cataract surgery is a "fad or the future" and the pros and cons.
• Understand medication-induced ocular issues
• Discuss the role Syfovre has for patients with dry age-related macular degeneration and the progression of the disease with Syfovre treatment.
• Discuss the refractive choices patients have, as well as which treatment is the best option for each patient, pros and cons.
• Understand the dysphotopsias associated with Multifocal IOL's
• Understand conservative vs more invasive treatment
• Determine options of post-operative macular treatment.
• Set realistic expectations for patients with ERM peels.

Max CPD hours awarded: 3

Session Information