Cornea and Contact Lens Society of Australia

CCLSA: 2024 Dorothy Carlborg CCLSA Research Awards - Call for Submissions -

CCLSA: 2024 Dorothy Carlborg CCLSA Research Awards - Call for Submissions

ICCLC EARLY BIRD CLOSES TODAY 24th MAY

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Michael’s passion and pride for his profession ignited in his first year after graduation, nearly 50 years ago. That was the era when conventional soft contact lenses were sterilised by boiling in saline solution and protein tablets were used every fortnight to clean the lenses.

“Being a member of the CCLSA in the 1970’s and 80’s meant regular meetings to share knowledge, ideas, and learn from the wealth of practical experience gained from everyday practice by a motivated group of committed optometrists. To this day, I am a firm believer that, while formal ongoing education is crucial, so much extra can be learned from interesting conversations with like-minded colleagues over a nice meal and a glass of wine – a template originally put in place by CCLSA.”

Michael Hare is the senior partner of his private, independent Gold Coast practices located in Southport, Benowa, and Burleigh. He is a long-time member of the CCLSA, as well as a former National OA Vice President, QLD State President, and QLD Optometrist of the Year. Michael was the director of the optometry clinic at the 2018 Commonwealth Games and is currently an assessor with OCANZ.

You can join us at ICCLC 2024: THE MATRIX for a fantastic program and many opportunities to network with like-minded optometrists! The conference will be on Friday to Sunday 23-25 August at QT hotel in the Gold Coast.

Register at www.icclc2024.com.au before 24 May to take advantage of our early bird discount!

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CCLSA: 2024Dorothy Carlborg CCLSA Research Awards - Call for Submissions -

CCLSA: 2024 Dorothy Carlborg CCLSA Research Awards - Call for Submissions

This week, May 13-19 is Myopia Awareness Week!
Myopia is the most significant eye health threat of the 21st century, so let's pledge to spread that word that myopia is affecting millions worldwide and can result in uncorrectable visual loss, but we have treatments to slow its progression.

This may be of interest to some of you from our friends at IACLE

IACLE opens applications for its 2024 Awards

Four contact lens educators from around the world will travel to Academy 2024 Indianapolis, USA, as winners of the 2024 IACLE Awards.

IACLE Contact Lens Educator of the Year Awards

The International Association of Contact Lens Educators (IACLE) is offering educators worldwide the chance to become an IACLE Contact Lens Educator of the Year and travel to the annual meeting of the American Academy of Optometry in Indianapolis on 6-9 November 2024. The IACLE Contact Lens Educator of the Year title will be awarded to three individuals, one from each of IACLE's three global regions:

• Americas
• Asia Pacific
• Europe, Africa, Middle East

These awards recognize and award achievements in contact lens education and are sponsored by CooperVision. The winners will each receive a bursary of up to US$3,000 towards the cost of attending Academy 2024 Indianapolis this year and permission to use the title ‘2024 IACLE Contact Lens Educator of the Year’ for their region.

The IACLE Contact Lens Educator Awards are open to all contact lens educators who have been IACLE members for at least three years. Applicants can either nominate themselves or be nominated by another member or IACLE staff. Educators must demonstrate how they impact their institutions and inspire their students to become future contact lens practitioners.

Karen Walsh, MCOptom, PGDip, FAAO, FIACLE, FBCLA, Senior Director of Global Professional Affairs, CooperVision, commented on the importance of the IACLE Educator Awards: ‘Advancing contact lens-related care requires excellence and inventiveness across all aspects of the profession. Recognizing top educators who are preparing the next generation of clinicians, researchers, and more is central to that mission and why CooperVision has been a proud supporter of the IACLE awards for years.’

IACLE Travel Awards

The IACLE Travel Awards are bursaries of up to US$3,000, allowing IACLE members to attend a meeting on a national, regional, or international basis. The IACLE Travel Awards are sponsored by IACLE through the generous support of all IACLE’s sponsors (Alcon, CooperVision, Johnson & Johnson Vision, Bausch + Lomb, Ophtecs, Menicon and Euclid).

IACLE President Professor Philip Morgan said: ‘I am pleased to announce that nominations are now open for our 2024 Awards. This year, three Educators of the Year and one Travel Award winner will attend international conferences and receive certificates to celebrate their success. I encourage all our members to consider nominating themselves or a colleague for this highly prestigious recognition. Thanks to CooperVision for once again sponsoring the IACLE Educator of the Year Award, and to all our sponsors (Alcon, CooperVision, Johnson & Johnson, Bausch + Lomb, Ophtecs, Menicon, and Euclid) for their support with the Travel Award.

The deadline for entries for the 2024 awards is midnight (EST) on Friday 24 May. Entries for the IACLE Contact Lens Educator of the Year Award must be submitted via this link
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Amy is an optometrist working in a corporate practice that offers orthokeratology. She joined CCLSA to expand her knowledge in fitting specialty contact lenses.

"One of the things I enjoy most about being involved with CCLSA is the opportunity to connect and learn from other practitioners that are just as passionate about contact lenses. It's incredibly rewarding being able to prescribe contact lenses that can make such a big difference in someone's life, improving their vision and overall quality of life. Whether it's through attending the ICCLC conferences, attending the online webinars or interactive workshops, being part of CCLSA has allowed me to provide the most up-to-date care for my patients."

As a CCLSA member, you can access our webinars and presentation recordings on several topics, including Ortho-K. These are available on our website, and can be accessed on demand.

During her formative years as a student, Jillian became a CCLSA member. She now serves as one of our CCLSA committee members in Victoria!
Jillian owns a prestigious contact lens practice in Melbourne and works as a clinical supervisor for optometry students at the University of Melbourne. She is passionate about delivering comprehensive eye care and undertaking complex contact lens fittings.

“I find great satisfaction in our fundamental role as optometrists, which is to improve people's visual acuity and enhance their overall wellbeing in their daily lives. The opportunity for continuous learning and exploration in numerous specialised areas within our profession empowers us to make an even greater impact. This career path constantly presents new challenges that I genuinely embrace, as I firmly believe in the importance of lifelong education.”

Jillian draws immense inspiration from attending conferences, with the ICCLC being her favourite! These gatherings are a great opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals who are equally as passionate about optometry. You can join Jillian at this year's ICCLC, where she will be presenting in two workshops!

ICCLC 2024: THE MATRIX will be on Friday to Sunday 23-25 August at QT hotel in the beautiful Gold Coast.

Register today at www.icclc2024.com.au to avoid missing out!

CALLING ALL SOUTH AUSTRALIAN OPTOMETRISTS!

Join Daniel Moriarty and the SA CCLSA team for their ever-successful Anterior Case Presentation Dinner, taking place on Wednesday 24th April in Adelaide.

You bring the cases; we’ll provide excellent food and drinks.

SA’s annual quick-fire case presentation night is here! Feel free to bring along any anterior segment cases, interesting diagnosis/management outcomes or discuss or seek help on any ongoing cases.
A wonderful way to learn or teach and seek input from experts and mentors. This is an excellent group of friendly colleagues so don't be shy, no one will judge you.

REGISTER ASAP as registrations are closing SOON!

To save $$ in the long term - and for even greater savings on the fantastic ICCLC 2024 - non-members can join CCLSA now and have all the long-term benefits, or simply join us for a taster.

Follow the link for full details...

www.cclsa.org.au

ATTENTION UWA Doctor of Optometry Students!

Join Gavin Swartz and the WA CCLSA team, for a fun QUIZ NIGHT on Wednesday 24th April.

Meet representatives from the major contact lens manufacturers and learn about their products.

FOOD & DRINKS PROVIDED!

To attend this event for FREE, sign up NOW for complimentary CCLSA Student Membership.

Registration is closing soon so ACT NOW!

Full details via the link

www.cclsa.org.au

Here is something that may be of interest to our members and friends...

HEALTH SECTOR WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIPS

Available Now: Partial scholarships for women in the Health Sector ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 per person, for one of four leadership and workplace skill development programs.

These scholarships are aimed at encouraging more women to increase their impact at work, progress their career, and step into leadership roles.

Registrations of interest close on Friday 14 June 2024.

Click the link for more information on the programs, the scholarship amounts and to register:

Health - Women & Leadership Australia A 10-week program for women at all levels, providing game-changing interpersonal and communication skills to improve your impact and confidence at work. Download brochure

Please take 5 minutes of your time to help our colleagues with important KERATOCONUS RESEARCH, as follows.

This anonymous survey is a series of 26-27 questions that is expected to take roughly 5 minutes. The purpose of this study is to better understand the perspectives of eye-care professionals when it comes to the management of keratoconus, using a wide range of questions involving risk factors for keratoconus, and diagnosis and management.

Follow the link.

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DON'T MISS ICCLC 2024!!

REGISTER NOW before EARLY BIRD closes...

We're gearing up to our fantastic CCLSA flagship event - our 19th biennial and well-respected International Cornea & Contact Lens Congress.

ICCLC 2024: THE MATRIX takes place Friday to Sunday 23-25 August at the QT hotel, conference & exhibition centre at Super Surfers Paradise, where we last held a highly successful ICCLC in 2015. See some old faces and many new ones in 2024!

Friday kicks off with advanced workshops.
The full conference program of plenary & award talks, additional workshops and poster sessions takes place on Saturday and Sunday. We are all about top class education and fun too so, join us for opening cocktails on Friday and our raved-about annual Gala dinner & party - featuring SUPERBAND - who have had our delegates boogieing all night at our 2019 and 2022 ICCLC's.

Check out the program, presenters, and workshops!
You won't be disappointed!

REGISTER ASAP at www.icclc2024.com.au

There are great CPD points to be had: ICCLC 2024 has been approved by OA IoE QA > with up To 18 (5T, 7.75i, 1.5Ti) CPD Hours

We are grateful to our wonderful sponsors and supporters who will be putting on a record, sold out exhibition! Experience all the latest gear - to view and try on their stands and in workshops - including some new groundbreaking equipment few will have experienced before. All the latest in contact lenses, drops, lens care and dry eye solutions will be there too - with some concurrent new lenses and products being launched.

ACT NOW: There are fantastic savings to be had, with early bird discounts (before they expire) and to be sure of securing your preferred workshops...
We have also created some unbelievable deals for YOs, ECOs and Students, with hundreds of dollars to be saved for other important things.

We can't wait to see you all there

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Thank you to all who attended our first Vic chapter event for 2024 at St Andrew's Conservatory with Dr Jim Kokkinakis, dispelling the myths and legends of dry eye! Jim has always been a thought leader in our profession and we thank him for challenging us and asking us to question our beliefs!
Massive thanks to Jim for giving his time, sharing his knowledge and we're super excited by his research.
It's with the generous support from our wonderful sponsors that can make these events happen - thank you to Johnson and Johnson, Designs for Vision & Sun Pharma.
Great to hear about all the products, equipment and treatments you have to treat dry eye, including (but not a complete list) the wonderful technology of Acuvue contact lenses, lipiflow and the Keratograph 5 for measuring dry eye and the meibomian glands, Bruder masks, Cequa drops and SILK refractive surgery.
And of course, it is the wonderful following we have from our Victorian members that make our events so much fun. Thank you! xx

Life Changing Contact Lens Care is something we often talk about at CCLSA!
So please join two leaders in Contact Lenses - Jim Kokkinakis and our very own Jess Chi who will share many of the social, emotional, and mental aspects of healthcare and in particular Contact Lenses. One could not think of two better people to share this message and answer your questions.

Tuesday, 12th March, 20240
6:30 – 07:30PM AEDT
Live Zoom Webinar
Approved interactive CPD on offer
Presented by Johnson &Johnson Vision

All Optometrists Invited!
Optometry as a primary healthcare provider is multifaceted. As clinicians, are we aware of the deep and meaningful impact we can create in patients’ lives?
Join the panel discussion with key opinion leaders, as we discuss the psychological and lifestyle benefits of contact lenses for patients

Learning Objectives1. Understand the impact of contact lenses to patients, as it relates to the social, emotional, and mental aspects of healthcare beyond vision correction.
2. Understand how optometrists play a crucial role in influencing patients’ awareness, experience and decision making on the benefits of contact lenses beyond vision correction
3. Understand how prescribing the right contact lens for patients needs can positively impact wearing experience, which in turn can positively impact & differentiate your practice

Sign up ASAP!

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Join Jess Chi, Jim Kokkinakis and the CCLSA VIC Team, colleagues and members for another of their highly rated CPD evenings accompanied by fine food and wine and great collegiality.

We welcome all our colleagues in optometry, ophthalmology and industry - regardless of age or experience. There is much more to these events than CPD: Hear about exciting opportunities, link up with a mentor or like-minded colleagues, and discover tips, tricks and clinical pearls for improved satisfaction and outcomes.

Register NOW!
Join us for an enlightening evening as Jim Kokkinakis shares his wealth of knowledge and expertise, offering insights that are sure to captivate and inspire. This event promises to be of the customary high quality that CCLSA Victoria is known for – thought-provoking education, delicious food, lovely wine and fantastic conversation. We look forward to seeing you there!

Cornea and Contact Lens Society of Australia We are thrilled to extend a warm invitation to you for our first event for 2024, where we are privileged to present a distinguished speaker who needs no introduction; Dr Jim Kokkinakis. Renowned as a trailblazing optometrist, Jim has carved a path in the fields of contact lenses, anterior eye and dr...

Our Colleagues at UNSW are running another of their well-regarded short courses...

Elevate your skills in 2024: Unleash your potential with UNSW Sydney’s short courses!

Dry Eye Disease: Diagnosis & Management

Unlock the secrets to diagnosing and sub-typing Dry Eye Disease with confidence. Join our exclusive short course: "Dry Eye Disease: Diagnosis and Management” due to commence on 4 March 2024.

Diversify your expertise and skills in ocular health as we delve into the intricacies of identifying and managing Dry Eye. This course is your gateway to becoming a Dry Eye expert.

Participant testimonials have rated this course highly: "This course was incredibly informative. It covered a comprehensive range of topics, from understanding underlying causes to implementing effective treatments. The practical insights provided by experts were invaluable, enhancing my ability to address this common condition confidently. Highly recommended for any eye care professional."

Knowledge is power, and this is your opportunity to elevate your practice.

Enrol now and embark on a journey to enhance your professional toolkit:

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Looking for an excuse to visit NZ?

Look no further: - Join our good friends & colleagues for another of their great conferences in March in Wellington.

Follow the link for full details and to register.

Cornea & Contact Lens Society Conference 2024

Johnson & Johnson Vision Care invites CCLSA members to their first 'Live' educational event for the year.

Grow your contact lens prescribing skills & meet patient needs with ACUVUE

Whilst this webinar has been tailored for recent graduates and early career optometrists, it would also suit those seeking a 'refresher' on successful contact lens prescribing, utilising the products within the broader ACUVUE portfolio.

Of note is the 'interactive' format and associated CPD Hour allocation – highly sought after by Australian optometrists, supporting annual AHPRA registration requirements.

1.5i OA IoE approved CPD hours on offer.

For more information and to register follow the link.

https://jnjmeetings.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SN-JJbdwRVijlGuWHV4BPg #/registration

Short Course: Evidence Based Myopia Management
UNSW Optometry and Vision Science

The short course aims to equip you with the knowledge and skills to diagnose and manage progressive myopia. The course offers an in-depth understanding and knowledge of the latest evidence-based optical, pharmacological, and behavioural interventions to appropriately manage progressive myopia. You will be equipped with practical skills to be able to identify individuals at risk of myopia development and progression and develop personalised management plans for simple and complex myopia cases.

Throughout the progression of this course, you will also learn how to critically appraise the literature regarding new therapies, so that you can develop life-long skills to be able to independently evaluate the literature on new therapies as they are introduced.

This practical short course has been approved by Optometry Australia (OA) for the Institute of Excellence Quality Assurance (CPD).
This program is scheduled to run from 29 February 2024 through to 24 April 2024.

For more detailed information and to register follow the link.

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Our first quarter CCLSA newsletter is now live with a number of interesting items, state event details, ICCLC 2024 news and more...

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UPDATE: THIS EVENT HAS MOVED TO 3 to 4 AUGUST 2024 For those with an interest in SCLERAL LENSES consider signing up for the well-regarded EUROSCOLE workshops, with one being hosted in MELBOURNE 3RD to 4TH AUGUST 2024.

EUROSOCOLE is run by Daddi Fadel, an optometrist, pioneer of modern contact lens designs and an internationally renowned expert in contact lenses for irregular corneas, sclerals, myopia management and OK.

The European School of Scleral Lenses (EUROSCOLE), encompasses workshops held in 20 countries, on all continents.

The scleral workshop is of two-days duration. Day one covers the basics of scleral lenses. Day two discusses advanced fitting – using the different technologies available – and includes complication management. Both days include three hours of theory in the morning and three hours of practical sessions and wet labs in the afternoon.
Local leaders tale part in the course: In Melbourne you can look forward to the expertise and skills of Perth-based, Damon Ezekiel!

To register and access the program follow the link.

EUROSCOLE In-person workshops in 20 countries in Europe and the Middle East

LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER TODAY!!

REGISTER NOW!

Join us in Sydney, on Tuesday 6th Feb for a sterling NSW CCLSA dinner event.
This face-to-face evening dinner event will cover topics ranging from optimising patient care in keratoconus to specialty contact lens fitting for the irregular cornea, and ophthalmology co-management.
Ask the experts at our interactive session: Yes, that means interactive CPD points available!
Speakers are ophthalmologist Alex Hamilton and optometrist Mark Koszek.

Limited seating: Secure your seat at the table. Only a few places left now...

For more detail and to register follow the link

Cornea and Contact Lens Society of Australia This face-to-face evening dinner event will cover topics on optimising patient care, specialty contact lens fitting, and co-management with ophthalmology. Limited seating so get in quick if you want your chance to ask the experts in our interactive session! RSVP Monday 5th February at 12pm.

Our colleagues at UNSW Optometry and Vision Science have this interesting course to share with you. Check it out!

Unlock the Future of Paediatric Optometry: Your Path to Advanced Expertise!
Transform your practice with our new Advanced Paediatric Eye Care short course! Dive deep into the intricacies of paediatric optometry and strabismus with interactive online modules and case-based webinars. Elevate your skills, from understanding early visual system development to diagnosing common childhood eye conditions. Join us for a transformative learning experience and emerge as a confident expert in paediatric eye care.

This short course offered by the School of Optometry and Vision Science at UNSW Sydney has been specially designed to be a short bite-sized coursework program to enable you to build knowledge and confidence in paediatric eye care. The remote access course will run over six weeks and provides the opportunity for 30 CPD hours at relatively low cost with manageable time commitment that can be structured around your work schedule.

This program is scheduled to run from 05 Feb 2024 through to 18 March 2024.

We have extended our 15% early bird discount until 31 January 2024. Don't delay and enrol now!

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Here’s an interesting role that may interest some of our members and optometric colleagues

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Thank you to all those who joined us for our final Vic CCLSA chapter meeting for 2023 on Tuesday, November 21 at the newly relocated Mister Bianco, with Professor Etty Bitton knuckling down and making us think about the ocular lubricants we prescribe.
I know I probably speak for all when I say this was one of the best presentations we've had - and we are fortunate to have many wonderful speakers. Etty was so knowledgeable, succint and engaging. You can see the audience was literally at the edge of their seats!
Of course evenings like this would not be made possible without the generous support of our sponsors - special thanks to CSL Seqirus, Alcon Surgical & Vision Care, Good Optical and Substance HQ.
We love seeing so many familiar faces, but also some new faces from all career stages of optometry. A warm heartfelt thank you to you, our members, because without your loyal support and dedication, our society would not exist.

We had a full house for our last QLD event of the year! ✨ Martin Robinson flew all the way from Tassie to talk all things dry eye, complete with interactive case studies and live demonstrations 👀 Our attendees had fun getting hands-on with lid debridement and trying the Zocular Eyelid System Treatment 🤩

A big thank you to our sponsors AFT Pharmaceuticals, CSL Seqirus and Good Optical Services for your support. Thanks to everyone who came along, we look forward to seeing you at the next one in 2024! 🗓️