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SCOPE Lectures and Workshops: Sunday 20th June 2010

Sydney, New South Wales

SCOPE Lectures and Workshops: Sunday 20th June 2010

Ticket Information

Type Remaining     Quantity
Option 1
8:55am to 2:45pm, with registration from 8:30am
Sold Out Free  
Option 2
10:55am to 4:45pm, with registration from 10:30am
Sold Out Free  

Event Details

Summary

This SCOPE (Series of Continuing Ophthalmic Professional Education) event on Sunday 20th June will consist of a series of lectures, plus interactive workshops and a panel discussion. The day is split into two parts and you can either attend workshops in the morning (option 1 from 8:55am to 2:45pm) or afternoon (option 2 from 10:55am to 4:45pm).

The lectures and panel discussion will be held during the middle of the day with participants from both options.

This six-hour CPD event will provide you with a great opportunity to:

  • Hear from prominent ophthalmologists and optometrists on the latest in eye disease detection and management
  • Develop your knowledge of the capabilities and application of advanced ocular imaging
  • Participate in interactive discussions on image interpretation as applied to specific eye conditions
  • Gain ten CPD points
  • Meet with the Centre’s staff
  • Learn about the benefits of referring to CFEH
  • Tour the Centre’s facilities

As a thank you for registering with CFEH, this inaugural event is complimentary.

Lunch and other refreshments will be provided.

Note: Spaces are limited to 100 optometrists and registrations will be taken on a first come basis.

 

Lectures

Prominent ophthalmologists and optometrists will present on current and emerging trends for eye disease detection and management.  Each lecture will be followed by a short question and answer session.

  • Professor Michael Kalloniatis, Centre Director and Professor of Optometry and Vision Science, University of New South Wales
  • Professor Minas Coroneo, Professor of Ophthalmology, University of New South Wales
  • Professor Algis Vingrys, Professor of Optometry and Vision Science, University of Melbourne
  • Dr Ashish Agar, Ophthalmologist
  • Dr Michael Hennessy, Ophthalmologist  

Workshops

Through an interactive series of five workshops, you will develop your knowledge of image interpretation as applied to specific eye conditions.  In addition you will also improve your understanding of the capabilities and applications of advanced ocular imaging. Led by CFEH staff optometrists, groups of 10 participants will be rotated through the following workshops:

  • Glaucoma
  • Anterior Eye
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Diabetes
  • Advanced ocular imaging instrument available at CFEH

Panel Discussion

To learn more about the benefits of referring to CFEH, three of the Centre’s top referring optometrists will discuss how they have made use of the advanced eye-imaging and visual assessment services available through CFEH.

 

Schedule

From  To  Item
 8:30  8:55  Registration (option 1)
 8:55  9:00  Welcome
 9:00  10:40  Workshops (option 1)
 10:30  10:55  Registration (option 2)
 10:30  10:55  Morning Tea
 11:00  11:10  Official Welcome: Prof. Michael Kalloniatis
 11:10  11:50  Keynote Address 1: Prof. Minas Coroneo
 11:50  12:20  Lecture 1: Dr Ashish Agar
 12:20  12:40  Panel Discussion: Referring to CFEH
 12:40  1:10  Lunch
 1:15  1:55  Keynote Address 2: Prof. Algis Vingrys
 1:55  2:25  Lecture 2: Dr Michael Hennessy
 2:25  2:45  Afternoon tea
 2:45    Option 1 finishes
 2:50  4:30  Workshops (option 2)
 4:30  4:45  Wrap up
 4:45    Option 2 finishes

Where



Centre for Eye Health
University of New South Wales
Barker St, Gate 14, Rupert Myers Building (south wing) Kensington 2052
Sydney, New South Wales
Australia

Hosted By

Centre for Eye Health



The Centre for Eye Health is an initiative of Guide Dogs NSW/ACT and The University of New South Wales. 

The aim of the Centre is to reduce preventable vision loss within NSW and the ACT by offering state-of-the-art eye and visual system diagnostic services to everyone, in one location, at no charge.