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MCES Optometry Education Event

Date: 17/03/2026 (AEDT)

Venue: 215 Bell St, Preston, VIC, 3072

Provider: Melbourne Comprehensive Eye Surgeons

Contact: Dr Heathcote Wright, [E] admin@mces.melbourne, [P] 0394551714

Activity Outline

Join us for a dynamic and engaging CPD experience designed to inform, inspire, and energise your clinical practice. This session will deliver practical, up-to-date insights across a range of relevant optometry topics, with a strong focus on real-world application and professional growth.

Through a series of interesting and thought-provoking presentations, participants will enhance their clinical knowledge, refine decision-making skills, and gain valuable take-home points that can be applied immediately in practice. The evening also provides a great opportunity to connect with colleagues, share experiences, and engage in meaningful discussion in a supportive learning environment.

Whether you are looking to refresh your knowledge, stay current with best practice, or simply enjoy an invigorating learning experience alongside peers, this CPD event promises to be both educational and rewarding.

Learning Objectives

  • A refresher on periocular lumps and bumps and common eyelid conditions. An approach to assessment, diagnosis and (co)management.
  • Overview of complex cataract surgery cases and my experience attending an Outreach Microsurgery Eye Camp (OMEC) in Nepal
  • Updates on surgical keratoconus management

Max CPD hours awarded: 1.5

Session Information

Name
Keratoconus - Cross-linking and Beyond
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
Lid lumps and bumps
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
Cataract – Complex Cases, and Cataract Surgery in Nepal
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
Yes
Therapeutic?
Yes
Duration of CPD Session/Module
0.5
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
0.5

Acknowledgement of Country

In the spirit of reconciliation Optometry Australia acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.