Vision for Life Institute

10/03/2026

VFLI Conference Highlight #9

Dr Ken Ng took us into the enigmatic and often overlooked world of the vitreous humour.

And just when we thought things couldn’t get more interesting… a slide appeared of Dr Ng in a giraffe onesie! 🦒

Pulling off that outfit is a tall order—but somehow he managed it.

09/03/2026

VFLI Conference 2026 Highlight #8 – Dr Ashley Porter 👀

Great engagement during Dr Ashley Porter’s session on ocular surface lesions at the VFLI Optometry Conference.

Plenty of laughs, plenty of notes, and lots of practical tips for recognising and managing these common presentations.

06/03/2026

VFLI Conference Highlight #7 - the Catering!

Feast your eyes 👀🍴 Our conference delegates didn’t just learn—they indulged!
Huge thanks to Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre for hosting and catering this delicious spread. Missed it? Your taste buds are officially jealous 😏 See you all next year!

05/03/2026

VFLI Conference 2026 Highlight #6

Our fearless leader, Dr. Cameron McLintock, led the charge on corneal and refractive surgery… and revealed some eye-opening truths about Demodex—those tiny “eye parasites” we all carry—proving that when it comes to parasites, he definitely knows how to exterminate. 😎

05/03/2026

VFLI Conference Highlight #5

“Without data, it’s just an opinion.” — and this session delivered plenty of both insight and evidence.

Thanks to Samir Uprety for the update on clinical research at the Vision for Life Institute (VFLI).

Future of ophthalmology = built on real data, not just trends.

03/03/2026

VFLI Conference 2026 Highlight #4

OCT masterclass with Dr Alex Newman = 10 mistakes that can delay treatment (and how to avoid them)
Big focus on Geographic Atrophy and why the details really matter.

Plus a quick update from Craig Trevethan (Apellis) on new and emerging GA treatments.

And as always… perspective is everything
I’ve been talking a big game all conference, but standing next to Alex tells a different story 😅

01/03/2026

Conference Highlight #3
Neuro-ophthalmology was a bit of a surprise hit at the conference 👀

Dr Anthony Fong's talk on true optic nerve swelling vs pseudoswelling had everyone hooked — and judging by the heaps of requests afterwards, it’s a topic people want more of!

Not always the easiest calls to make… but such an important part of practice.

We hear you — more neuro-ophth content coming your way soon 🙌

27/02/2026

Highlight #2 👀
The pressure was on… and Dr Braden Meiklejohn delivered.

A clear, sharp session on advances in glaucoma treatment — practical, focused, and right on target.

24/02/2026

VFLI Conference Highlight #1
Lid lesions: benign vs sinister 👁️

A great start to the day with an engaging and practical session from Dr Nugent, covering the nuances of recognising and managing lid lesions in clinical practice.

A surprise reference to Dr. Pimple Popper added a light moment — and a few laughs — to what was an excellent and informative presentation.

Thank you for setting the tone for a fantastic day of learning.

23/02/2026

What a turnout!

Our expectations were well and truly exceeded with a room packed full of incredible optometrists at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre on Sunday.

A full day of learning, connection, and inspiration — and we’ve been blown away by your overwhelmingly positive feedback.

Thank you for the kind words — it truly means a lot to our team.

And an even bigger thank you to Clacher and Hook Optometrists and Ashgrove Optical who have already shared their highlights from the day on Instagram and Facebook — we love seeing it through your eyes!

We’ll be sharing more highlights and behind-the-scenes moments over the coming weeks, so keep an eye on our social media… you might just spot yourself 👀

16/02/2026

⏰ Last chance to register! QUT (Queensland University of Technology) Students welcome 🎓 – sign up right up until the day!

Delegates, you’re in for a treat 👁✨ Inspiring talks, hands-on insights, and a few surprises along the way – all made possible thanks to our amazing sponsors: Eyevantage (Platinum), Apellis (Gold), ZEISS Vision Alcon, Device Technologies (Silver), and our corporate partner The Fred Hollows Foundation💙

Can’t wait to see you there!

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09/02/2026

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