DAY 1 – STREAMS
11:30 pm - 12:30 am - 05 April 2024
Stream 1 - Sponsor Breakfast - Bausch + Lomb
Session - Plenary, Australian Vision Convention 2024 - Arena 1
11:30 pm
The Ultra Monthly Contact Lens: Now’s the time to go beyond
Mr Simon Hanna
This educational session will be presented by Simon Hanna, National Professional Services Manager for Bausch & Lomb on the Ultra® Monthly contact lens. This 6 night/7 day extended wear silicone hydrogel lens provides great breathability and other unique features including MoistureSeal® Technology. The educational session will last approximately 50 minutes in duration with accompanying assessment questions.
Learning Objectives:
· To overview the eye health and contact lens portfolio for Bausch & Lomb.
· To review the benefits of the Ultra® Monthly contact lens family
· To review the technology and benefits of an aspheric contact lens design
· To highlight the features of Bausch & Lomb’s Ultra ® for Astigmatism contact lens
· To highlight the features of Bausch & Lomb’s 3 zone-progressive Ultra® for Presbyopia contact lens.
12:30 am - 1:00 am - 06 April 2024
Stream 1 Break
Session - Australian Vision Convention 2024
1:00 am - 1:30 am - 06 April 2024
Stream 1 - Plenary - Systemic Conditions 1
Session - Plenary, Australian Vision Convention 2024 - Arena 1
1:00 am
Identifying the stroke patient - red flags and management
Dr Anthony Fong
Stroke is a common disorder affecting the older population and may result in visual disturbances. This session will cover - common presentations for stroke and its pathophysiology concentrating on visual signs and symptoms, ocular conditions that increase the risk of stroke, primary care management, and tertiary/specialist management of stroke with visual pathway involvement.
Learning Objectives:
· Be able to identify symptoms and signs of stroke
· Conduct an ocular examination to elicit signs of stroke
· Be confident on when and where to refer patients for suspected stroke
· Concepts of visual rehabilitation following stroke
1:30 am - 2:00 am - 06 April 2024
Stream 1 - Plenary - Systemic Conditions 2
Session - Plenary, Australian Vision Convention 2024 - Arena 1
1:30 am
The Diabetes Lens – How to optimise your consults for people with diabetes
Linda Karlsson, Neeta Oakley, Jacinta Lok
Optometrists provide an important service to people with diabetes, and they are perfectly placed to be an active part of the primary health team for their patients.
Understanding the psychosocial barriers their clients face and how this influences their vision and diabetes management allows optometrists to provide best practice care.
This presentation will discuss how to manage your consults to best address barriers to your patients’ vision and diabetes self-management. It will offer insights through case studies and share the 3 ‘A’ strategy which has been developed to assist optometrists.
Following the presentation, participants can apply their new learning immediately in their next patient consults.
Learning outcomes:
· Learn about the emotional and social impacts of living with diabetes and how to recognise these, including fears of future vision complications
· Recognise diabetes distress and burnout and understand the importance of this for patient health outcomes
· Gain tips on how to be proactive and respond effectively to diabetes distress and vision concerns during a consult.
2:00 am - 2:30 am - 06 April 2024
Stream 1 - Morning Tea Break
Session - Plenary, Australian Vision Convention 2024 - Foyer E And F
2:30 am - 3:00 am - 06 April 2024
Stream 1 - Plenary - Paediatrics 1
Session - Plenary, Australian Vision Convention 2024 - Arena 1
2:30 am
Contact lens fitting for all ages: Paediatric tips and tricks
Sarah Coudrey
Investigation into fitting soft and rigid contact lenses for paediatric patients encompassing beginners tips and tricks, refraction specific fitting considerations, aphakic contact lens fitting and various case studies.
Learning Objectives:
· Understand the application of contact lenses in the paediatric population
· Be aware of contact lens risks
· Realise the potential contact lens fitting opportunities and impact on quality of life
2:30 am - 3:30 am - 06 April 2024
Stream 2 - Workshop 1
Session - Workshop, Australian Vision Convention 2024 - Workshop Room 5
2:30 am
Critical tests to assess vision with concussions and TBIs
Lisa Bakker
Vision on a letter chart is the least reliable test to see the effects of a concussion or mTBI. As concussion patients can experience vergence and accommodation dysfunctions along with oculomotor difficulties and abnormal egocentric spatial localisation, there are a number of tests outside of a normal testing procedure that can be used to find out if vision is affected post concussion. Although not exhaustive, this workshop will look at easy to implement extra testing to ascertain if and what part of a concussion patient’s vision is negatively affected by the injury.
Learning Objectives:
· To develop a thorough Case History for concussion patients, including the BIVSS and symptoms in SCAT5.
· To be competent in testing for Patterned Glare, dynamic VA, vergence, accommodation and oculomotor skills which can all be affected by a concussion.
· To be aware of what abnormal egocentric spatial localisation is and how to test for it in concussion patients (or patients with dizziness or vertigo).
2:30 am - 3:30 am - 06 April 2024
Stream 3 - Workshop 2
Session - Workshop, Australian Vision Convention 2024 - Workshop Room 6
2:30 am
Diplopia in primary eye - from benign to red flags
Dr Phillipa Sharwood
This case-based session will review the causes of double vision and how to identify if it is benign or potentially sinister.
Learning Objectives:
· A practical understanding of why double vision occurs and what causes it.
· Know the features on history and examination that point to either a benign or sinister cause.
3:00 am - 3:30 am - 06 April 2024
Stream 1 - Plenary - Paediatrics 2
Session - Plenary, Australian Vision Convention 2024 - Arena 1
3:00 am
Paediatric presentations and management in Optometry
Elspeth Wrigley
This lecture will discuss the common and uncommon paediatric ocular conditions and presentations for various age groups. It will detail the test battery used for diagnosis and outline evidence-based treatment and management. It will discuss the challenges involved with examining children and how we can use modern technology to our advantage.
Learning Outcomes:
· To increase our current knowledge of paediatric ocular pathology and ocular conditions.
· Provide practitioners with the tools to help with detection and diagnosis of paediatric eye conditions.
· To develop a better understand of the treatment and management of paediatric ocular conditions based on current literature.
3:30 am - 4:30 am - 06 April 2024
Stream 1 - Plenary - Paediatrics 3
Session - Plenary, Australian Vision Convention 2024 - Arena 1
3:30 am - 4:30 am - 06 April 2024
Stream 2 - Workshop 3
Session - Workshop, Australian Vision Convention 2024 - Workshop Room 5
3:30 am
What lies beyond the diagnosis? A holistic approach in practice to empower people with vision loss.
Dr Sau Kuan (Janet) Cheong
Visual impairment for every person is unique in terms of onset, diagnosis, progression, and treatment. Losing your vision and adjusting to life with limited or no vision can be a scary and confronting experience. While the primary loss is losing the ability to see, the associated secondary losses are often overlooked. Thus, the impact of vision impairment travels beyond the physical loss and quickly expands to a person’s social, emotional, and psychological functioning.
At Guide Dogs Queensland, we empower individuals with low or no vision and their families to overcome the barriers and look to the future with hope and confidence as they adjust to a new life. The practice at Guide Dogs Queensland uses a person-centred, multidisciplinary approach to provide a holistic service. The service includes Orientation and Mobility, Guide Dog Mobility, Occupational Therapy, Assistive Technology, Psychology, and Lifestyle and Leisure programs. Adjustment period may vary from individual to individual; hence, it is crucial that the services are tailored to the client’s needs while taking into consideration their readiness to engage.
In this session, I would like to demonstrate how services are delivered at Guide Dogs Queensland to support clients through the period of adjustment.
Learning Objectives:
· Understanding of the secondary loss associated to vision impairment.
· Understanding of the multidisciplinary approach to service delivery for individuals with low or no vision and their families.
· Practical engagement to illustrate the functionality of the multidisciplinary approach in practice.
3:30 am - 4:30 am - 06 April 2024
Stream 3 - Workshop 4
Session - Workshop, Australian Vision Convention 2024 - Workshop Room 6
3:30 am
Prescribing Prism for non-stabismic binocular vision conditions
Glenn Barltrop
TBC
4:30 am - 5:30 am - 06 April 2024
Stream 1 - Lunch Break
Session - Australian Vision Convention 2024 - Foyer E And F
5:30 am - 6:30 am - 06 April 2024
Stream 1 - Plenary - Anterior Eye 1
Session - Plenary, Australian Vision Convention 2024 - Arena 1
5:30 am
The presentation, identification, management and treatment of inflammatory disorders involving the anterior eye
Dr Frank Howes
The lecture will cover the causes and effects of inflammatory and allergic conditions of local and systemic origin involving the anterior eye (skin, lid margins, ocular surface, limbus, cornea, anterior chamber). Early therapeutic interventions will be discussed as well as the implications of the disorders and associated further investigations that may be required.
Learning Objectives:
· Identify the wide variety of conditions that can lead to anterior segment inflammation.
· Identify what early therapeutic interventions are useful before referral.
· Determine what conditions will benefit from early referral and
· Determine what conditions could imply systemic conditions that may require medical investigation.
5:30 am - 6:30 am - 06 April 2024
Stream 2 - Workshop 5
Session - Workshop, Australian Vision Convention 2024 - Workshop Room 5
5:30 am
Wavefront refraction "IN REAL LIFE" - Opticare
Mr George Nasser, Mr Bobby Sharma
We will demonstrate how wavefront refraction results can be assessed subjectively in the consulting room.
Instruments used: Wavefront Analyser, Liqiud Lens Phoropter and 0.12D trial lens Set.
Learning Objectives:
· To learn how the 0.25 is not the holy grail.
· To provide patients a more accurate refraction.
5:30 am - 6:30 am - 06 April 2024
Stream 3 - Workshop 6
Session - Workshop, Australian Vision Convention 2024 - Workshop Room 6
5:30 am
With oral prescribing just around the corner it is important to refresh your skills on how to take and order an eye swab
Fiona Moore, Tom Moore
The session will run through how to set yourself up with a pathology provider, how to take a swab, what to write on the form, how to get a specimen collected, how to get the results and what to do with them.
Learning Objectives:
· Optometrists are the primary providers of therapeutic eye treatment.
· Improve your therapeutic skills and provide streamlined targeted treatment giving better outcomes for your patients.
6:30 am - 7:00 am - 06 April 2024
Stream 1 - Plenary - Anterior Eye 2
Session - Plenary, Australian Vision Convention 2024 - Arena 1
6:30 am
"One size doesn't fit all: choosing thecorrect refractive procedure for your patients"
Dr Cameron McLintock
In this session attendees will gain an understanding of the different refractive surgery options available to their patients and how to determine which procedure is most appropriate for a given patient. Refractive procedures will include PRK, LASIK, phakic intraocular lens implantation and refractive lens exchange.
Learning objectives:
· To understand which patients are more suitable for laser vision correction (PRK/LASIK) and which patients are more suitable for refractive lens exchange.
· To understand the patients in whom phakic intraocular lenses are more suitable than laser vision correction.
· To understand the indications, contraindications and expected outcomes from refractive lens exchange surgery.
6:30 am - 7:30 am - 06 April 2024
Stream 2 - Workshop 7
Session - Workshop, Australian Vision Convention 2024 - Workshop Room 5
6:30 am
Beyond the +5.00DS…what’s next for your low vision patient?
Nabill Jacob
TBC
6:30 am - 7:30 am - 06 April 2024
Stream 3 - Workshop 8
Session - Workshop, Australian Vision Convention 2024 - Workshop Room 6
6:30 am
Inmode envision new treatment for dry eye
Jackson Yip and Shaina Zheng
Jackson Yip and Shaina Zheng, the optometrists at Eyecare Plus Mermaid Beach will be discussing the Inmode Envision, the newest treatment for dry eye that incorporates RF technology and IPL technology to treat meibomian gland dysfunction. The session will give an introduction about the machine, how it works and benefits of the treatment. Live demonstration and case studies to be discussed.
Learning Objectives:
· Learn about the new Inmode Envision dry eye treatment technology and how it helps treat dry eyes.
· Learn about the two technologies Inmode Envision encorporates – RF and IPL and how they work together to treat meibomian gland dysfunction.
· Learn about how patients can benefit from these treatments.
7:00 am - 7:30 am - 06 April 2024
Stream 1 - Plenary - Anterior Eye 3
Session - Australian Vision Convention 2024 - Arena 1
7:00 am
Anterior Eye Q&A
Dr Cameron McLintock, Dr Frank Howes
Anterior Eye Q&A
7:30 am - 8:00 am - 06 April 2024
Stream 1 - Afternoon Tea Break
Session - Plenary, Australian Vision Convention 2024 - Foyer E And F
8:00 am - 8:30 am - 06 April 2024
Stream 1 - Plenary - Therapeutics 1
Session - Plenary, Australian Vision Convention 2024 - Arena 1
8:00 am
Maintaining your concentration: what strength atropine for myopia control?
Andrew Robinson
A discussion of the pros and cons of different pharmaceutical management options for myopia from the coal face, including a discussion of approaches to making clinical decisions when the research data does not give a clear and unambiguous answer.
Learning Objectives:
· To better understand the research on myopia control using low dose atropine
8:30 am - 9:30 am - 06 April 2024
Stream 1 - Sponsor Presentation - Opticare
Session - Australian Vision Convention 2024 - Arena 1
8:30 am
The 0.25D Myth & Exploring Progressive Lens Designs - Opticare
Mr George Nasser
Learning Objectives:
· That we can subjectively refract in 0.12D
· To see how cylinder and power maps interact to create a lens designs
9:30 am - 11:00 am - 06 April 2024
Social Event
Session - Australian Vision Convention 2024 - Foyer E And F
SOCIAL MIXER IN TRADE HALL
In person event only. Please register your attendance. There are no additional costs as the price of this event is included in your ticket price. (N.B. no discount if you do not attend)
DAY 2 - STREAMS
11:00 pm - 12:00 am - 06 April 2024
Stream 1 - Sponsor Breakfast - Johnson & Johnson
Session - Plenary, Australian Vision Convention 2024 - Arena 1
11:00 pm
Defying Digital Boundaries: Achieving Optimal Vision in the Modern World with Contact Lenses
Mr Hirdesh Nair
In this presentation, we will explore the impact of digital device use on vision and ocular health, specifically in relation to contact lens wearers. We will delve into the design innovation of ACUVUE® OASYS 1-Day Family, highlighting how it supports the tear film which leads to improved vision and comfort in the modern world. By the end of this session, participants will have a solid understanding of how to achieve optimal vision and comfort while embracing the digital age.
Learning Objectives:
· Describe the impact of digital device use on vision and ocular health and how this relates to the comfort experience for contact lens wearers.
· Understand the design innovation behind ACUVUE® OASYS 1-Day Family and how this supports the tear film which leads to improved vision and comfort.
12:30 am - 1:00 am - 07 April 2024
Stream 1 - Sponsor Presentation - Essilor Luxottica
Session - Plenary, Australian Vision Convention 2024 - Arena 1
12:30 am
Computer vs mobile phones vs time outdoors vs genetics – which is more important for myopia progression?
Dr Samantha Lee
Wait, excessive use of Tik Tok does not contribute to myopia progression?
There is indisputable evidence that genetic predisposition and reduced time outdoors are major risk factors of myopia. The evidence on near work and screen time, however, have been week and inconsistent. This session will present the latest (and possibly little-known) findings on the importance of screen time versus other factors on risk of myopia progression.
Learning Objectives:
· Familiarise with the risk factors for myopia and myopia progression in young adults.
· Understand how different types of screen time may differ in the context of myopigenesis.
· Understand why screen time might differ from traditional near work in the context of myopia risk and progression.
1:00 am - 1:30 am - 07 April 2024
Stream 1 - Plenary - Retina 1
Session - Plenary, Australian Vision Convention 2024 - Arena 1
1:00 am
Inflammatory retinal conditions (orals & IV)
Dr Tom Moloney
Inflammatory retinal conditions (orals & IV)
1:30 am - 2:00 am - 07 April 2024
Stream 1 - Plenary - Retina 2
Session - Plenary, Australian Vision Convention 2024 - Arena 1
1:30 am
Macula matters: Insights into retina-vations
Associate Professor Abhishek Sharma
The goal in this session will be to explore cutting-edge macula research, focusing on key advancements in understanding and managing prevalent macula conditions. From breakthroughs in diagnosing age-related macular degeneration to the latest insights on treating diabetic macular edema, we provided a concise update on emerging trends and practical applications. The session aims to equip optometrists with actionable knowledge to enhance their patient care and stay informed on the forefront of macula research.
Learning outcomes:
· Navigate the Landscape of Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) - Explore current and upcoming treatments for DME.
· Stay updated on Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD), with recent advancements in diagnostic techniques for early detection of AMD.
· Discuss emerging treatment modalities and their implications for managing AMD patients.
2:00 am - 2:30 am - 07 April 2024
Stream 1 - Plenary - Retina 3
Session - Plenary, Australian Vision Convention 2024
Myopia Session
2:00 am
Why should we be interested in the choroid when managing our myopic patients?
Professor Scott Read
This session will provide an overview of our current understanding of the role of the choroid in myopia development and progression, and the choroidal changes associated with myopia control interventions, including optical and pharmacological treatments. The potential for choroidal changes to inform clinical practice in myopia, to identify those at risk of rapid myopia progression and to predict myopia control treatment efficacy will be discussed.
Learning Objectives:
· Participants will gain an understanding the typical choroidal changes associated with myopia.
· Participants will be able to describe how myopia control interventions impact upon the choroid in both the short and long term.
· Participants will gain insight into the potential for choroidal measures to be used as a biomarker to predict eye growth/myopia progression and myopia control efficacy.
2:30 am - 3:00 am - 07 April 2024
Morning Tea Break
Session - Australian Vision Convention 2024 - Foyer E And F
3:00 am - 4:00 am - 07 April 2024
Stream 1 - Plenary - Neuro optometry 1
Session - Plenary, Australian Vision Convention 2024 - Arena 1
3:00 am
What optometrists should know about visual snow
Dr Bao Nguyen
Visual snow syndrome is a neurological disorder that has not always been well recognised. Since the first report of “persistent television snow” appearing in the literature in 1995, it has taken over 20 years for diagnostic criteria to be proposed (in 2018). This presentation will provide an overview of visual snow (the symptom) and visual snow syndrome (encompassing a range of visual and non-visual symptoms), so that optometrists can be better equipped to recognise the condition and better support people living with visual snow.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this presentation, learners will be able to:
· Explain visual snow and visual snow syndrome to patients and their families.
· Understand how visual snow syndrome can affect a person’s daily life.
4:00 am - 5:00 am - 07 April 2024
Stream 1 - Lunch Break
Session - Australian Vision Convention 2024 - Foyer E And F
5:00 am - 5:30 am - 07 April 2024
Stream 1 - Plenary - Glaucoma 1
Session - Plenary, Australian Vision Convention 2024 - Arena 1
5:00 am
"Glaucoma - Simple or Complex? When do I call for help?!"
Professor Graham Lee
The “glaucoma” patient has many presentations in everyday practice. There are ocular hypertensive patients who have intraocular pressures measured outside the normal range, but no damage to the optic nerve. The glaucoma suspects are patients who may have glaucoma and need to be assessed as to whether they can be observed or commenced on lifelong treatment. Those diagnosed with glaucoma may have early optic neuropathy with no detectable visual field loss and well-controlled intraocular pressures. Other glaucoma patients have advanced optic neuropathy with field loss to within 10 degrees of fixation and poorly controlled pressures. All these patients require a tailored management approach - such is the spectrum of glaucoma.
Learning Outcomes:
· Recognise glaucoma patients who need to be monitored closely.
· Identify glaucoma patients who need to be upgraded in their management before further progression of their visual field.
· Refer glaucoma patients at high risk of progression, who may have failed medical treatment and are likely to need filtration surgery to achieve their target pressures.
5:30 am - 6:00 am - 07 April 2024
Stream 1 - Plenary - Glaucoma 2
Session - Plenary, Australian Vision Convention 2024 - Arena 1
5:30 am
Xalatan is not working. What do I do next?
Michael Yapp
For many years, Xalatan (Latanoprost) has been the first-choice option for many practitioners to treat glaucoma. If however there are adverse reactions, the IOP does not reach target or there is evidence of progression an alternative treatment plan is required. This talk will detail a step-wise protocol, based on the current published evidence and Australian guidelines to assist optometrists to best manage these patients.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this talk, participants will have:
· An improved understanding of the adverse reactions of Latanoprost
· A detailed step-wise plan on how to manage patients where Latanoprost is not as effective as required.
6:00 am - 6:30 am - 07 April 2024
Stream 1 - Plenary - Glaucoma 3
Session - Plenary, Australian Vision Convention 2024 - Arena 1
6:00 am
Secondary glaucoma 101 – tips on diagnosis and management
Dr Judy Ku
In this session, we will go through examples of more commonly encountered secondary glaucoma cases. The pathophysiology and classification of secondary open-angle & angle-closure glaucoma will be discussed. Relevant diagnostic tips and general management principles will be highlighted. In particular, we will review early presenting sympmolon
s & signs of inflammatory and non-inflammatory cases that an Optometrist may encounter in the community. We will discuss the methods of differentiating underlying etiology, which guides medical anti-hypertensive treatments. The principles of initiation & tapering of topical steroids in relevant settings will also be discussed, as well as suitable laser & surgical treatment options.
Learning outcomes:
Upon the completion of this session, optometrists will be able to:
· Identify common types of secondary glaucoma
· Understand the underlying pathophysiology for the different forms of secondary open-glaucoma and secondary angle closure-glaucoma.
· Understand the management options for each form of secondary glaucoma
6:30 am - 7:00 am - 07 April 2024
Stream 1 - Plenary - Glaucoma 4
Session - Plenary, Australian Vision Convention 2024 - Arena 1
6:30 am
Glaucoma Case Studies – Q&A
Michael Yapp, Dr Judy Ku, Professor Graham Lee
The diagnosis and management of glaucoma is not always definitive with several approaches to the same case sometimes being possible. This interactive lecture will showcase some equivocal glaucoma related diagnostic and management cases to enable discussion and further understanding around utilising a patient centred, evidence based approach.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this talk, participants will have:
· An improved understanding of common dilemmas and proposed solutions in equivocal cases of glaucoma diagnosis and management.
· Increased awareness of a patient centred approach to glaucoma diagnosis and management.
7:00 am - 7:30 am - 07 April 2024
Stream 1 - Afternoon Tea Break
Session - Australian Vision Convention 2024 - Foyer E And F
7:30 am - 8:30 am - 07 April 2024
Stream 1 - Plenary - Ocular Oncology 1
Session - Plenary, Australian Vision Convention 2024 - Arena 1
Stream 1 - Plenary - Ocular Oncology 1
7:30 am
Treatment of ocular tumours and effects of cancer treatment on the eye
Dr Lindsay McGrath
Attendees can expect to learn about the various treatment modalities we have for primary and adjuvant treatment of intraocular tumours. We will discuss laser therapies, brachytherapy and external beam radiation. We will also discuss systemic therapies for metastatic disease and their effect on the eyes and other parts of the body.
Learning Objectives:
· What is involved in the treatment of intraocular and ocular surface tumours.
· Side effects of these treatments.
· The early and longterm appearance of treated tumours.
· Ocular side effects of immunotherapy and how to manage these.
8:30 am - 9:00 am - 07 April 2024
Stream 1 - Plenary - Closing Presentation
Session - Plenary, Australian Vision Convention 2024 - Arena 1
8:30 am
CLOSING PLENARY - A dementia-friendly future of eyecare
Dr Bao Nguyen
In Australia, over 400,000 people live with dementia, and this number is expected to double by 2058. But are optometrists ready to support a dementia-friendly future of eyecare? This presentation will provide a brief overview of dementia, why optometrists play an important role in dementia care, and some tips on how to adapt your testing, communication and management plans to ensure that every person living with dementia has the best opportunity to see well, to live well.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this presentation, learners will be able to:
· Understand the benefits of accessing regular eye examinations for people living with dementia.
· Identify ways that optometrists can support people living with dementia, and their carer/s, when they present for an eye examination.
9:00 am - 9:10 am - 07 April 2024
Stream 1 - Official Close
Session - Plenary, Australian Vision Convention 2024 - Arena 1
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