Optometry Australia’s leading online education conference, Optometry Virtually Connected, is back by popular demand. This year’s keynote speaker is Dr Evgenia Konstantakopoulou, an academic and research optometrist from the United Kingdom, who will present on the expanding scope of optometry practice.

This event is free for Optometry Australia members and offers up to 40 (12T) quality-assured CPD hours. Hours attended at Optometry Virtually Connected sessions, plus any assessments undertaken, will be directly uploaded to members’ CPD portfolios.

Optometry Virtually Connected will be held online in live and on-demand formats.


Visit: ovc.optometry.org.au

Medical students, orthoptists, junior doctors, and optometrists are invited to attend GenEye’s annual conference, which takes an innovative, immersive approach to learning about ophthalmic surgery. Soak in the energy that comes from a group of like-minded surgeons, discover and discuss the latest techniques and technologies to train your mind, body, and skills for high performance in the surgical space.

GenEye 2024 will take place at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, East Melbourne.

Visit: geneye.org.au

Optometry Queensland Northern Territory’s low-key boutique one-day interactive CPD event is predominantly case-based, addressing sought after topics, including the therapeutic management of red eye presentations and emergency eye care.

Presentations will be delivered by local and interstate speakers including Rebecca Cox, Rebekah Hopps, and Fiona Moore, and will provide extensive opportunities for interactive discussion.

Cairns Interactive will take place at the Pullman Cairns International.

Visit: optometry.org.au/institute-of-excellence/cpd-events/cairns-interactive

The Australasian Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (AUSCRS) annual conference includes a dedicated doctors’ program, a support staff program, and an advanced trainee program.

Now presided over by Dr Jacqueline Beltz and Professor Gerard Sutton, the AUSCRS conference is renowned for making learning and debate fun. Educational sessions are complemented by a comprehensive trade fair, a highly creative film festival, and a gala dinner to be remembered.

AUSCRS 2024 will take place at the Hamilton Island Conference Centre.

Visit: auscrs.org.au