Cornea and Contact Lens Society of Australia

17/06/2026

CCLSA MEMBER RENEWALS NOW IN PROGRESS...

Our CCLSA renewals were sent out to CCLSA members in mid-June.

Although renewals are already going well, in the past some members have missed the deadline as they didn't see the renewal emails.

Sometimes the renewal emails go into a spam or junk folder so please CHECK YOUR EMAIL and folders and renew ASAP.

We greatly appractiate your support and look foward to seeing many of you at state events and of course ICCLC in Hobart.

It's fantastic to have like-minded colleagues together, face to face to share ideas, learning and much else at these not to be missed fun and educational events.

If you have any issues with renewals or any questions, please contact the CCLSA team via the contact details on the CCLSA website or in our emails.

If you're not a member and would like to join visit the CCLSA website. We'd love to have you on board and share the many benefits of membership of our collegial society, that's now in it's 64th year since founding. Our 2026 ICCLC will be our 20th Anniversary congress. See you there!

THANK YOU :)

Over the years, we have established an enviable reputation as a well recognised and highly respected professional organisation committed to supporting Australian optometrists and ophthalmologists.

17/06/2026

Low-Level Light Therapy (LLLT) is an emerging, non-invasive eye treatment that will be detailed in a not-to-be-missed event in Melbourne.

Our fantastic CCLSA VIC state chapter will deliver another of their usual high quality food and education events on Wednesday 8th July.

Presenters Jeremy Chiang and Ching Yi Wu are postdoctoral clinical research fellows in the Department of Optometry and Vision Sciences at the The University of Melbourne and will provide broad insights into research on LLLT and clinical applications in dry eye, MGD etc.
Ching Yi Wu is one of our recent CCLSA Dorothy Carlborg Research Award winners: You'll also be able to hear her present on the Dynamic Interactions Between Corneal Immune Cells & Nerves at ICCLC in Hobart in October.

It's not long to go for the 8th July event in Melbourne, so register soonest to secure your spot.

Follow the link for more information and registration.

04/06/2026

A long, interesting paper on KC … subscribers or those with institutional access via Athens can see the full long paper

o establish a consensus among global ophthalmology experts, including corneal and refractive specialists from 6 continents, on the definition, diagnosis, staging, clinical management, and surgical treatment of keratoconus and ectatic corneal diseases. Methods: The Delphi method consisted of 4 rounds...

03/06/2026

Join our expert presenters on July 5th for another one of the renowned CCLSA WEBINARS!

Hear all about myopia control contact lenses from Philip Cheng and the latest information on Stellest 2.0 from Amy Pillay.

Ryan Mahmoud will provide an update on ocular surface management including blepharitis, Demodex, IPL and LLLT !

The webinar includes a panel session, Q&A and interesting polls.

All this while earning valuable OA IoE approved 1.5hrs of CPD including T and i points, all at a convenient time.

REGISTER ASAP : COMPLIMENTARY REGISTRATION

We look forward to seeing you!

All welcome!

With grateful thanks to our sponsor EssilorLuxottica for supporting this event.

02/06/2026

Worth a read !

https://www.revieweducationgroup.com/ce/rethinking-keratoconus-prevalence-and-treatment-methods?fbclid=IwZnRzaASMKttleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEehrsD3rnTcUs5vM8UIC2V2RfYk4ygQsOu2Zds99yp-ILl0UkJ9b3bZkmqBiw_aem_tLugH2VpwB7mWFX791Q8RA

ReviewsCE.com is the home website for Review Education Group that has dozens of opportunities to earn CE credit which are available through our publications, live events and print CE courses.

20/05/2026

ICCLC 2026 CPD APPROVED

We’re delighted to advise that OA IoE CPD has been approved for ICCLC 2026: The Art of Possibility.

Register TODAY to take advantage of the FINAL DAYS of EARLY BIRD discounts and secure your pick of the workshops, which have limited spaces and are filling fast!

This is a great opportunity to secure a good tranche of CPD!

Although 21 points are on offer – including 5i, 4.5Ti and 2.75T points – due to the concurrent workshops on Friday the maximum attainable is likely to be around 18 points.

This is a great congress to obtain one of the final top-ups of your CPD before the end of the review period in November.

Beside CPD there are of course many great reasons to attend ICCLC 2026: The Art of Possibility.

Fantastic interactive workshops, the latest in research and clinical practice from our esteemed presenters and poster sessions are just some of the many things on offer.
Be part of the sponsored Friday lunch and Saturday breakfast sessions from our wonderful sponsors and visit our all of the stands in our record, sold-out exhibition area. Extended lunch and tea breaks in the exhibition area will allow for plenty of time to interact with our supporters and to check out all the latest gear, contact lenses, drops and solutions. Your will be able to experience some of this in action, in the workshops.

There’s no substitute for face-to-face congresses like this!
Many of our colleagues, delegates and supporters tell us that they have extremely valuable discussions in the breaks and evenings – that pertain to some of the issues covered in talks and workshops, and discussions on cases presented, or those that are challenging them in their own practices.

Online CPD and webinars simply cannot come close to delivering the in-person benefits of networking and attending ICCLC.

Never mind the fun that ICCLC is famous for, and the opportunity to visit wonderful Hobart and Tasmania.

If you are new to considering ICCLC, ask a colleague who has attended one before – they will tell you it’s simply a no brainer.

Sign up now before the extended early bird discounts expire on 25th May!

For those that have attended ICCLC before this confirmation of the available CPD should leave you in no doubt.

Be part of this fantastic opportunity: Register NOW!

REGISTRATION LINK IN COMMENTS

08/05/2026

Evidence-Based Myopia Management : Online Short Course from UNSW

Our expert colleagues at UNSW are offereing another in their series of short courses designed to up skill optometrists and enhance their continuing professional developement.

Evidence-Based Myopia Management

This specialised short course provides in-depth knowledge and practical skills to effectively diagnose and manage progressive myopia.

Program dates: 15 June – 15 August 2026
Cost: $1,250 GST Inclusive
Delivery mode: 100% online

CPD hours: up to 27 hours (6Ti, 13T)

Enrolment available via this link:

https://www.unsw.edu.au/study/professional-development/course/evidence-based-myopia-management-course

For enquiries, please contact the course convenor, Associate Professor Pauline Kang ([email protected]).

Enhance your clinical skills with UNSW. Explore myopia management techniques to effectively diagnose and manage progressive myopia in patients.

04/05/2026

Don't miss out on a fantastic interactive event on *Wednesday 6th May* in Sydney with 3 OA IoE quality assured and approved CPD points

All you need to know about MF CLs in a unique interactive event with the BIG FOUR as sponsors, with fine food, great company and leading experts to guide you.

If your'e feeling dissilusioned, frustrated or burnt out join us and
enjoy some time with friend and colleagues, earn some points, test yoru skills and enjopy a fine dinner. Or simply come along anyway.

There a a few spaces left but don't delay!

* Link in comments!

30/04/2026

UPDATE: PLEASE help our research colleagues at UNSW to recruit Contact Lens patients that meet the following criteria.

🔬 UNSW Research Opportunity – German & Japanese Speakers
Are you a contact lens wearer who can read/write German or Japanese?
We’d love your help with a short UNSW research study!
✅ Inclusion criteria:
• Aged 18 years or older
• Current contact lens wearer (soft or rigid)
• Able to speak English and read/write German or Japanese
You can take part:
• In person at UNSW, or
• From home using a printed survey sent by post (with return postage provided)
🎁 Participants will receive a $20 Coles e‑gift card as thanks.
ℹ️ Chinese and Arabic participant targets have now been met.

📩 Get in touch:

Miss Saima Suman
Project Coordinator
[email protected]

A/Prof Nicole Carnt
Chief Investigator
[email protected]

30/04/2026

ATTENTION ALL NSW & SYDNEY OPTOMETRISTS AND STUDENTS

Please register ASAP for this not-to-be-missed opportunity to gain insights and test your understanding of the leading multifocal contact lens options available in Australia.

Step into a truly immersive, face-to-face CPD experience designed to elevate your confidence in fitting multifocal contact lenses and unlock new possibilities with your presbyopic patients.

This high-energy, hands-on workshop brings together industry leaders — Alcon, CooperVision, Bausch & Lomb, and Johnson & Johnson Vision — giving you a rare opportunity to learn directly from all four major players and experienced. expert practitioners in one dynamic setting.

Rotate through interactive stations to compare leading multifocal designs side-by-side, refine your fitting approach for interesting case histories, and develop practical troubleshooting strategies you can immediately apply in practice.

Places are limited—secure your spot early and be part of an event that brings together innovation, expertise, and real-world clinical insight.
This event takes place on WEDNESDAY 6th May at Novotel Darling Square 17 Little Pier St, Darling Harbour NSW 2000

Attendance is COMPLIMENTARY for CCLSA members thanks to our fantastic sponsors and an attractive offer is available to non-members (see ALL details in the link )