Program

Friday September 19

CPR REFRESHER COURSE

In previous years, Optometry Tasmania members have had the opportunity to complete a CPR refresher course through the Australian Red Cross on the day before the conference. Those interested in participating this year can express their interest by contacting Chynnae Jewell at c.jewell@optometry.org.au.

EARLY CAREER SEMINAR AND DINNER

This event is for Early Career members (less than 10 years from graduation) of Optometry Australia. New members living and working in Tasmania are also warmly welcome, including immediate and recent graduates who have recently moved to Tasmania.

Time: 6:30pm to 8:00pm

Venue: Rydges Hobart, 393 Argyle St, North Hobart

Information on how to register will be available shortly.

Saturday September 20

AEST

9:00am-9:10am

Welcome to Country
Uncle Rodney Dillon
wayti Culture & Knowledge

9:10am - 11:00am

Solving binocular vision problems

This 2-hour session will consist of 3 parts:

Discussing a framework for optometrists to assess, diagnose and manage binocular vision conditions;
A hands-on workshop of binocular vision tests, and
Interactive case discussions.

Learning Objectives:

Apply an evidence-based framework to accommodation-vergence disorders.
Apply an evidence-based framework to strabismus and amblyopia, including use of eye drops in assessment, diagnosis and management.

11:00am-11:30am

MORNING TEA BREAK

11:30am-12:30pm

Diplopia - You’ll get it, by the end of this lecture!

This lecture will cover the assessment, diagnosis and management of different forms of diplopia in a way that (hopefully) makes sense. When to worry and when to investigate and when to refer will be addressed.

Learning Objective:

Assess, diagnose, and manage different forms of diplopia.

12:30pm-1:30pm

LUNCH BREAK

1:00pm-1:15pm

OTAS ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

1:30pm-2:30pm

Johnson & Johnson Sponsored Session

2:30pm-3:00pm

AFTERNOON TEA BREAK

3:00pm-5:00pm

Strabismus workshop: The ins and outs and the ups and downs

Strabismus can be a confusing subject, and the causes are diverse and sometimes vision and even life threatening. This session will include how to assess and diagnose various forms of horizontal and vertical strabismus. Starting with the basics, such as cover tests and ocular motility examination techniques, this workshop will explore various aspects of strabismus with the use of video case studies.

Learning Objective:

Assess common strabismus conditions with increased understanding and confidence.

5:00pm - 6:30pm

SOCIAL EVENING

Join us for an evening at Mövenpick Hotel Hobart, set within the conference trade area, where drinks and canapés will be served.

This event is open to guests of delegates, making it a perfect opportunity for both interstate visitors and local attendees to connect.

Enjoy a night of great company and a welcoming atmosphere with friends and colleagues.

Further details of the evening will be shared closer to the event.

8:30pm

CLOSE

Sunday September 21

AEST

9:00am-10:00am

Alcon Sponsored Session

10:00am-11:00am

Presentation

Speaker: Dr Guy Bylsma

11:00am-11:30am

MORNING TEA BREAK

11:30am - 12:30pm

CooperVision Sponsored Session

12:30pm-1:30pm

LUNCH BREAK

1:30pm-3:30pm

Therapeutics for children made easy and safe (for you and the patient!)

Therapeutics is an extremely important aspect of eye care health, and a good knowledge base expands optometrists’ management options and increases confidence and patient safety. This session will cover several common clinical conditions that are encountered in paediatric eye care and focus on appropriate management options. Just as it is important to treat appropriately, the session will also explore inappropriate and contraindicated treatment decisions. Case studies will be included.

Learning Objectives:

Prescribe appropriate medical therapy for different paediatric ocular conditions.

3:30pm-4:00pm

AFTERNOON TEA

4:00pm-4:30pm

TAS Update

Dr Kristin Bell

CONFERENCE CLOSE

4:30pm