The University of New South Wales School of Optometry and Vision Science (UNSW SOVS) will run short professional development courses on dry eye, paediatrics and myopia in the coming months.
These courses have been designed to provide high-level training and expertise in a convenient study plan that can be accommodated by practising optometrists.
Dry Eye Disease: 10 March – 13 April 2025
This short course on Dry eye disease: diagnosis and management will help you identify and manage dry eye with confidence.
Sponsored by Alcon and Melcare Biomedical Pty Ltd, the course runs from 10 March – 13 April 2025 and includes three two-hour synchronous session highlights.
Highly rated, one previous participant of the dry eye disease course said “The practical insights provided by experts were invaluable, enhancing my ability to address this common condition confidently. Highly recommended for any eye care professional.”
Register to Participate
• Cost: AU$900 GST inclusive (15% discount is available for UNSW Alumni).
• Delivery mode: 100% online.
• CPD hours: 30 hours (five interactive hours).
Register to participate in the Dry eye disease: diagnosis and management course now. Or, for inquiries, contact course convenors, Professor Isabelle Jalbert or Dr Regine Chapman-Davies (optometrist).
Dry Eye Masterclass: 24 February 2025
This 30-minute online masterclass on dry eye disease management will be presented by Professor Isabelle Jalbert and Dr Regine Chapman-Davies (optometrist) on Monday 24 February 2025.
The Masterclass will provide an overview of the short course, along with critical new insights for enhancing your optometry practice to enable you to effectively cater for a wider range of patient needs. There will be opportunities to ask questions at the end of the event.
Register to Participate
Date: Monday 24 February 2025
Time: 6.00pm – 6.45pm AEDT
Delivery: Online via zoom
Register to participate in the dry eye disease masterclass here. You will be sent a reminder email with the link two days prior to the event.
Paediatric Eye Care: 21 April – 2 June 2025
Dive into the intricacies of paediatric eye care with a short online course on Advanced Paediatric eye care. Elevate your knowledge and skills – from understanding early visual system development to diagnosing common childhood eye conditions.
The UNSW Advanced Paediatric eye care short course consistently receives five-star ratings. Graduates applaud it as “a fantastic course to build a foundation of knowledge for paediatric eye care. It is evidence-based and well presented, with an equal balance of independent and group-based learning.”
Register to Participate
• Program dates: 21 April – 2 June 2025
• Cost: $1,250 GST inclusive (15% discount is available for UNSW Alumni)
• Delivery mode: 100% online
• CPD Hours: 30 hours (9 interactive hours)
Register to participate in the Advanced paediatric eye care here, or for more information, contact course convenor, Amanda Lea (optometrist).
Managing Progressive Myopia: 2 June – 27 July 2025
Join the upcoming Evidence-based myopia management short course to equip you with essential knowledge and practical skills to diagnose and manage progressive myopia.
Dive into evidence-based optical, pharmacological, and behavioural interventions, and learn how to identify individuals at risk of myopia development and progression.
Gain an in-depth understanding of the latest interventions. Learn how to personalise management plans for simple and complex myopia cases, and acquire critical appraisal skills for evaluating new therapies.
Register to Participate
• Program dates: 2 June – 27 July 2025
• Cost: $1,250 GST inclusive (15% discount is available for UNSW Alumni)
• Delivery mode: 100% online
• CPD hours: 20.5 hours (5.5 interactive hours)
Register to participate in Evidence-based myopia management now or for more information, contact course coordinators, Associate Professor Pauline Kang or Dr Nayuta Yoshioka.
