Cornea and Contact Lens Society Conference 2025 "Elevating Eye Care"
Join us in Christchurch on March 15th, 2025, for a one-day event where optometry and ophthalmology experts come together to share insights, explore innovations, and elevate the standard of eye care. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with industry leaders and advance your practice.
See you in Christchurch on March 15th, 2025!
Craig Donaldson
AM, MBBS, FRACS, FRANZCO
On finishing the Sydney Eye Hospital training programme, he completed Strabismus and Paediatric ophthalmology fellowship training at Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Canada. Craig is a senior staff specialist at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead and a VMO at Sydney Eye Hospital and Sydney Children’s Hospital. He is currently head of the Strabismus and Paediatric Unit at Sydney Eye Hospital. From 2012 -2018 he was president of the Australian and New Zealand Strabismus Society. He is RANZCO NSW State Branch Treasurer and a Federal Councillor. Craig has authored numerous journal articles, book chapters and lectured extensively in Australia and internationally.
He was awarded a Member of the Order of Australia AM for services to ophthalmology and medicine and in March 2019 awarded the APAO prevention of blindness award in Asia.
SooJin Nam
MOptom, BOptom, MBA (exec)
SooJin Nam holds both bachelor and masters degrees in optometry from the University of New South Wales and an MBA from the Australian Graduate School of Management.
One of SooJin's proudest moments was winning the NSW Shell Livewire Business plan competition. This started her journey as a business owner from the age of 25 and is currently an owner of 5 optometry practices. Her primary practice is Eyecare Kids, a paediatric optometry practice in Sydney. Her practices have been the recipient of many business related awards over the years.
Her professional contributions extend beyond her clinics. SooJin has previously served as a children's vision clinical supervisor at UNSW School of Optometry, Treasurer for NSW/ACT Optometry Australia, and a Director of National Eyecare Plus (head office). She participates in the OA National Community of Practice and Education (COPE) paediatric groups. Currently, she is a member of the Australian Optometric Panel.
SooJin's passion is helping people achieve their potential, this includes mentoring optometrists, optical dispensers and her own two teenage boys. She brings her expertise and nurturing approach to every young patient she encounters in her practice. She believes that paediatric eye care is not just a profession but a rewarding journey that positively impacts the lives of children.
Confirmed Speakers include Tui Homer, Dr Malcom McKeller, Anita Pistorius, Hans Vellera, Prof. Jennifer Craig, Grant Watters and Dr Liz Connor
Pre-Conference Workshop: Mastering Specialty Contact Lens Fitting
Start your conference experience with this highly practical, hands-on session:
Date: Friday, 14 March 2025
Time: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Lunch provided courtesy of CLC
Location: Corneal Lens Corporation Offices
This workshop offers invaluable insights into specialty contact lens fitting, featuring:
Ortho-K Troubleshooting
sMap New Software Overview
Scleral Lens Troubleshooting
Rose K Designs: Fitting & Troubleshooting
Spaces are limited, so secure your spot today to enhance your skills and gain strategies directly applicable to your practice.
The workshop is supported by Corneal Lens Corp (CLC) and Ophthalmic Instruments Company (OIC).