In this free webinar, discover the latest in myopia management, with a focus on pre-myopia, binocular vision, and the evolving science behind Essilor Stellest technologies, including Essilor Stellest 2.0 and H.A.L.T MAX technology.
Hosted by EssilorLuxottica and featuring speakers, Dr Kate Gifford, Amy Pillay, and Dr Oliver Woo, the webinar is designed to help optometrists gain practical insights into patient selection and leave with clinically relevant tools to confidently integrate myopia control solutions into everyday practice.
Register to Attend
Date: Wednesday 3 June 2026
Time: 6:30–7:30pm (AEST)
Where: The webinar will be live and online, via Microsoft Teams.
Optometry Australia accreditation has been approved for: 1.5 Institute of Excellence Quality Assured CPD hour, and 1.5G for Optometrists by ODOB in New Zealand.
About the Speakers
Dr Kate Gifford
Dr Kate Gifford is an internationally renowned clinician-scientist optometrist, Visiting Research Fellow at Queensland University of Technology, and co-founder of Myopia Profile, the world-leading educational platform for childhood myopia management. Dr Gifford holds a PhD in contact lenses and binocular vision in myopia and four professional fellowships. She has 100+ publications and has given almost 300 lectures internationally. She is Chair of the International Myopia Institute Clinical Management Guidelines committee. Her experience spans across clinical practice, research, education and professional leadership, both in Australia and globally.
Dr Oliver Woo
Dr Oliver Woo is internationally recognised as a lecturer, mentor, and educator in myopia management, with significant contributions to orthokeratology in Asia. He has been invited to deliver over 200 lectures on optometry at prestigious international conferences, including the World Ophthalmology Congress (WOC) and International Myopia Conference (IMC). He holds positions with the Asian Optometry Management Association, the Academy of Orthokeratology and Myopia Control, the Singapore National Eye Centre, the Education Coordination Group of the Global Symposium on Myopia, and the International Academy of Orthokeratology and Myopia Control.
Amy Pillay
Amy Pillay is a highly regarded optometrist and Professional Affairs Manager at EssilorLuxottica. With a progressive career spanning roles as an optical dispenser and managing optometrist, culminating in the role of Optometry Engagement Manager, Ms Pillay brings a wealth of industry experience to her current position. With a strong clinical background and a focus on myopia management, contact lenses, and spectacle lenses, she plays a crucial role in driving industry collaboration and innovation.
Learning Objectives
On completion of this CPD activity, participants should be able to:
- Understand the latest advancements in myopia management, pre-myopia, and binocular vision,
- Understand the science behind Essilor Stellest Gen 1 and Essilor Stellest 2.0 and HALT MAX Technology,
- Blend scientific insights with everyday application to confidently recommend myopia control solutions, and
- Identify who is best suited for Essilor Stellest lenses with practical tools to support you.
