Masterclasses

O=MEGA23/WCO4 will run a series of non-clinical Masterclasses concurrently with the event’s clinical conference program. This year’s masterclasses will be hosting 2 streams; Practice Management and Dispensing.

Each masterclass is $50.00 AUD (approx $30.00 USD). Secure your spot in your preferred masterclass as spaces are limited. The masterclasses are to date of publication and subject to change.

Friday 8 September 2023

Practice Management Stream

  • Personalities in Practice

    Emma Gillies, Purple Key Consulting

  • AI and the Future of Lenses

    Grant Hannaford AAOO, Hannaford Eyewear, UNSW

  • 7 Tips for Practice Management

    Belinda Musitano, Eyes@Optometry

  • Succession Planning

    Mark Corduff, ProVision

Practice Management Stream

Masterclass spaces are limited.

Dispensing Stream

  • Practical Lens Dispensing - 5 Skills You Can’t Do Without

    Steve Daras, TAFE NSW

  • Final Checking - the Last Word on Spectacle Quality Control

    James Gibbins, ACOD

  • Accurate measurements for dispensing (includes biomechanics)

    Steve Daras, TAFE NSW

  • Myopia Management for the Optical Dispenser

    Grant Hannaford AAOO, Hannaford Eyewear, UNSW

Saturday 9 September 2023

  • Building a Myopia specialty practice within a practice / Myopia Management for Children

    Matt Oerding, Treehouse Eyes USA and Emma Gillies, Purple Consulting

  • AI and the Future of Lenses

    Grant Hannaford, Hannaford Eyewear, UNSW

  • 7 Tips for Practice Management

    Belinda Musitano, Eyes@Optometry

  • Succession Planning

    Mark Corduff, ProVision

  • Inventory Management to Maximise Profits

    Kate Hall, ProVision

Dispensing Stream

  • A Dispensers Guide to Understanding Lens and Lifestyle Needs for Patients with Presbyopia

    April Petrusma, ODA

  • 5 Common Myths or Misconceptions to Avoid when Dispensing

    Steve Daras, TAFE NSW

  • Myopia Control - Repeated Low Level Red Light Therapy

    Jim Papas, Eyerising International and Nellie Deen, Australian College of Optometry

  • Clinical Lens Applications for Paediatrics

    Grant Hannaford, Hannaford Eyewear, UNSW

  • Top 10 Tips for Quality Dispensing

    Steve Daras, TAFE NSW

Sunday 10 September 2023

Practice Management Stream

  • Skills for Trust Based Selling

    Emma Gillies, Purple Key Consulting

  • AI and the Future of Lenses

    Grant Hannaford AAOO, Hannaford Eyewear, UNSW

  • Inventory Management to Maximise Profits

    Kate Hall, ProVision

Dispensing Stream

  • Myopia management for the optical dispenser

    Grant Hannaford AAOO, Hannaford Eyewear, UNSW

  • A dispensers guide to understanding lens and lifestyle needs for patients with Presbyopia

    April Petrusma, ODA

  • Accurate measurements for dispensing (includes biomechanics)

    Steve Daras, TAFE NSW

Meet the Masterclass Presenters