Australian Vision Convention will be held at the world-class and award-winning Marriott Resort and Spa, Gold Coast, on the
13-14 April 2019.
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Combining clinical lectures with interactive workshops and exhibition halls, there will be a number of renowned guest speakers throughout the 2 day event, along with opportunities to obtain further CPD.
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With several social gatherings on offer, including an employment expo, breakfast seminars and social lunches, as well as the AVC dinner, we look forward to seeing you at AVC 2019.
DAY 1 - Saturday, 13 April
7:00 - 8:00am
The Role of Spectacle Lenses in Myopia Control
Presented by Associate Professor Katrina Schmid & Tim Thurn
Essilor Sponsored Breakfast Presentation
8:15 - 9:15am
ROTATION 1 - YOUR CHOICE OF EITHER LECTURE OR A WORKSHOP SESSION
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Lecture Session 8:15-8:45am - Management of Bacterial Conjunctivitis
Presented by Dr Alex Hui
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Lecture Session 8:45-9:15am - What's New in Low Vision?
Presented by Dr Mei-Ying Boon
Workshop 1 - Near Point Testing and Evidence-based Prescribing for Kids
Presented by Adrian Bell
Workshop 2 - Diagnosis & Management of Adenovirus Conjunctivitis
Presented by Dr Emily Pieterse
Workshop 3 - Demystifying Mini-scleral and Hybrid Contact Lens Fitting
Presented by Mark Hinds
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Workshop 4 - Practical Corneal Scrapes and Cultures
Presented by Dr David Gunn
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Workshop 5 - Using New Technology in OCT & Refraction to Improve Patient Experience
Presented by Dr Matthew Cranstoun
Device Technologies Sponsored Workshop
9:15 - 10:15am
ROTATION 2 - YOUR CHOICE OF EITHER LECTURE OR A WORKSHOP SESSION
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Lecture Session 9:15-9:45am - App for Low Vision
Presented by Dr Mei-Ying Boon
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Lecture Session 9:45-10:15am - Virtual Reality Vision Therapy
Presented by Sarah Sweeney
Workshop 1 - Near Point Testing and Evidence-based Prescribing for Kids
Presented by Adrian Bell
Workshop 2 - Diagnosis & Management of Adenovirus Conjunctivitis
Presented by Dr Emily Pieterse
Workshop 3 - Demystifying Mini-scleral and Hybrid Contact Lens Fitting
Presented by Mark Hinds
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Workshop 4 - Practical Corneal Scrapes and Cultures
Presented by Dr David Gunn
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Workshop 5 - Using New Technology in OCT & Refraction to Improve Patient Experience
Presented by Dr Matthew Cranstoun
Device Technologies Sponsored Workshop
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10:15 - 10:45am
Morning Tea
10:45- 11:45am
ROTATION 3 - YOUR CHOICE OF EITHER LECTURE OR A WORKSHOP SESSION
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Lecture Session 10:45-11:15am - Compounded Medications
Presented by George Sondergold
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Lecture Session 11:15-11:45am - Strabismus
Presented by Dr Elias Kehdi
Workshop 1 - Near Point Testing and Evidence-based Prescribing for Kids
Presented by Adrian Bell
Workshop 2 - Diagnosis & Management of Adenovirus Conjunctivitis
Presented by Dr Emily Pieterse
Workshop 3 - Demystifying Mini-scleral and Hybrid Contact Lens Fitting
Presented by Mark Hinds
Workshop 4 - Practical Corneal Scrapes and Cultures
Presented by Dr David Gunn
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Workshop 5 - Using New Technology in OCT & Refraction to Improve Patient Experience
Presented by Dr Matthew Cranstoun
Device Technologies Sponsored Workshop
12:45 - 1:15pm
Lunch
11:45 - 12:15pm
OCT Interpretation
Presented by Inez Hsing
Uveitis
Presented by Dr Diana Conrad
12:15 - 12:45pm
1:15 - 1:30pm
Official Opening
1:30 - 2:15pm
Glaucoma Diagnosis
Presented by Dr Graham Lakkis
2:15 - 2:45pm
Dry Eye and MGD Update
Presented by Dr David Gunn
2:45 - 3:15pm
Dry Eye - Which layer of the tear film will you treat?
Presented by Jason Holland
3:15 - 3:45pm
Afternoon Tea
3:45 - 4:15pm
Cardiovascular Drugs & the Eye
Presented by Dr Lindsay McGrath
4:15 - 4:45pm
Oral Medications for Common Ocular Conditions
Presented by Dr Alex Hui
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4:45 - 5:15pm
Diabetic Retinopathy
Presented by A/Prof Christopher Layton
5:15pm
Day 1 of Australian Vision Convention Closes
6:30pm
The Australian Vision Convention Dinner
Sea World, Gold Coast
DAY 2 - Sunday, 14 April
7:00 - 8:15am
Vitreoretinal Surgery in 2019 - The State of the Art
Presented by Dr Nathan Walker
8:15 - 8:45am
Ocular Allergies in Kids & Teens
Presented by Kylie McNeill
8:45 - 9:15am
Clinical Cases of Myopia Control
Presented by Dr Emily Pieterse
9:15 - 9:45am
Systemic Diseases Presenting in the Eye: How to Spot Them and What to do About Them
Presented by Dr Graham Hay-Smith
9:45 - 10:15am
Evidence-based Practice
Presented by A/Prof Isabelle Jalbert
10:15 - 10:45am
Morning Tea
10:45 - 11:30am
Glaucoma Management
Presented by Dr Graham Lakkis
11:30 - 12:00pm
Functional Impacts on Driving
Presented by Prof Joanne Wood