Organisers of the 2023 Specsavers Clinical Conference (SCC 2023) have unveiled a high-powered line-up of ophthalmologists who will present at the two-day CPD event, providing insights into some of the most pertinent issues optometrists face in the consulting room.
Dr Brendan Cronin (keratoconus and allergies), Dr Shenton Chew (glaucoma), Dr Lindsay McGrath (suspicious intraocular lesions and masquerades), Dr Robyn Troutbeck (inflammatory eye disease), Associate Professor Chameen Samarawickrama (keratitis presentations) and Dr Kate Reid (optic nerve stroke & dangerous headaches) are among key speakers confirmed for the event taking place 28-29 October.
SCC, now in its 12th year, will feature an in-person conference at the Hotel Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour, as well as being broadcast live online for optometrists across Australia and New Zealand.
The event is considered one of the most popular events on the annual optometry calendar and provides optometrists with two days of CPD content.
The full program for SCC 2023 has been announced on the Specsavers website, and also includes:
- Myopia management – Dr Rushmia Karim
- The paediatric eye exam – Dr Shanel Sharma
- Retinal detachement – Professor Adrian Fung
- Systemic medications that optometrists should know – Ljubica Bukorovic
- Beyond the Eyes and to the Brain – TBC
- Diabetic Retinopathy – TBC
In addition to the clinical program, SCC 2023 will features winners of the annual Dame Mary Perkins Award for outstanding patient care and the Doug Perkins Medal, which is awarded to one Australian and one New Zealand store each year that consistently demonstrates high standards of clinical excellence.
Specsavers ANZ director of optometry Dr Ben Ashby will also provide an update on the company’s operations across the region.
Limited places will be available to attend the conference live in-person at Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour. Information about tickets and registrations can be found here.
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