On Sunday the 5th June 2011 PersonalEYES will be holding the Personal Eyes Annual Conference Event (PEACE) at the Four Points Sheraton Hotel, Sydney. PersonalEYES is a long established laser vision correction group with clinics across Sydney and NSW. The aim is to offer an interesting and informative day of education for optometrists in a number of key areas including:
• Diagnosis of various eye conditions – red eye/emergencies, glaucoma, retinal
• Co-management opportunities – what to look out for, when to refer, follow-ups
• Latest surgical procedures – refractive, cataracts, glaucoma, retinal
• Referring patients – what does it mean to the optometric practice.
The conference will run from 9am-6pm Sunday 5th June with a pre conference dinner on 4th June 2011. The event will attract 21 CPD points.
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column]
As primary eye care providers with the choice of ocular therapeutic endorsement it is vital for us as optometrists to be involved in our patients’ management plan
Presenters include ophthalmologists, doctors, optometrists and professionals from PersonalEYES, The University of New South Wales and the Optometry Association of Australia. Clinical optometrist and manager Amira Howari commented “As primary eye care providers with the choice of ocular therapeutic endorsement it is vital for us as optometrists to be involved in our patients’ management plan. As health professionals we need to build a strong network so that we can provide the best level care for our patients and the wider community. When asked what advice would she give to her fellow optometrists Amira suggested “Get to know your local health professionals, be involved with the optometry association and support your local community during the various eye health awareness weeks throughout the year. The best form of satisfaction is when you give back to the community and when you know you have made a positive impact on someone’s life.”
PEACE is a great opportunity to know more your health professionals and learn about their specialities. The conference offers the following insights:
• Patient presbyopic solutions: Dr Kerrie Meades
• Complex cataracts due to underlying conditions: Dr Bogna Zborowska
• Emergencies and the red eye: Dr Tess Huynh
• The latest on refractive surgery and IntraCOR – About glaucoma: Dr Chandra Bala
• An update on age related macular degeneration: Dr Angela Jennings
• Diabetic eye diseases and case studies in medical retina: Dr John Ambler
• CL related infections: Treatment & co-management: Nicole Carnt – CCLRU
• Brave New World of National Registration: Andrew McKinnon – OAA
• Is avoiding myopia as simple as staying outdoors? : Dr Barbara Junghans – Associate Professor UNSW
• Optometry/co-management – what it means to your practice: Dean Powrie & Dr Amira Howari
For more information or to register phone personalEYES on 1300 683 937, or visit our website www.personaleyes.com.au/optometrist/
