RCSV and SO Joint Research Seminar - "How will myopia management affect the profession in the next 2 years?"
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You are cordially invited to attend the RCSV and SO Joint Research Seminar - “How will myopia management affect the profession in the next 2 years?” organised by the Research Centre for SHARP Vision (RCSV) and School of Optometry, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
Details of the research seminar are as follows:
Speaker: Dr Oliver Kam Tong WOO (Founder and Chief Clinical Director, Orthokeratology and Myopia Management Clinic, Australia)
Date: 24 March 2025 (Monday)
Time: 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Venue: AG206, Podium Level, Chung Sze Yuen Building (Core A), The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
CPD Credit Hour: 1.5 (for Optometrist)
Registration: Click HERE for the online registration form
All are welcome! Limited seats are available!
Should you have any enquiries, please contact us at 3400 2312 or info.rcsv@polyu.edu.hk
We look forward to your participation. Thank you!
Best regards,
Research Centre for SHARP Vision (RCSV)
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
CSV and SO Joint Research Seminar -
"How will myopia management affect the profession in the next 2 years?"
Date: | 24 March 2025 (Monday) |
Time: | 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm |
Venue: | AG206, PolyU |
Speaker: | Dr Oliver Kam Tong WOO, Founder and Chief Clinical Director, Orthokeratology and Myopia Management Clinic, Australia |
Speaker Biography
Dr Oliver Woo is a recognised lecturer, mentor and educator in the field of myopia management internationally and has made outstanding contributions to the cause of orthokeratology in Asia. So far, he has been invited to complete more than 200 international lectures related to optometry at international conferences such as the World Ophthalmology Congress (WOC)and International Myopia Conference (IMC).
Abstract
Dr. Oliver Woo will discuss the current and future directions of myopia management in Asia with final-year students and local optometrists, particularly focusing on the demand from the Bay Area and greater China. He will outline the available options for myopia management and how to leverage these to enhance professional profiles and careers. Additionally, he will explore the potential of incorporating myopia management into practice growth. Furthermore, he will address the essentials of co-management with ophthalmologists within the practice. He will also consider how artificial intelligence may impact future careers. Finally, he will pose the question, "Will optometry be a promising profession in the next 5 to 10 years?"
CPD Credit Hour:1.5 (for Optometrists)
Administration Fee:
This research forum is a pre-approved CPD activity for registered optometrists in HKSAR.
This event is free of charge.
If you are applying for the CPD point(s), you must attend the registered activity in person. The proof of CPD points will be sent to you by email after the activity with valid email address provided during the registration. The administration fee for different categories are as follows.
Administration Fee for CPD Point(s) Record
Category | Administration Fee* |
Member of the following Units: - PolyU Staff / Students / Alumni
- Centre for Eye and Vision Research (CEVR)
- The Hong Kong Association of Private Practising Optometrists (HKAPPO)
- Hong Kong Cornea & Contact Lens Society (HKCCLS)
- The Hong Kong Optometric Association (HKOA)
- The Hong Kong Society of Professional Optometrists (HKSPO)
| HK$200 |
Non-member of the above Units | HK$350 |
*Note:Administration fee is non-refundable and non-transferrable.