Welcome to the CCLS one-day conference!

March 2, 2025 Adele Jefferies

The countdown is on and we can't wait to welcome you to the Cornea and Contact Lens Society (CCLS) Conference 2025 in Christchurch on 15 March!

 

Hosted at the new, award-winning Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre, the conference is shaping up to be an unmissable event for optometrists and ophthalmologists committed to advancing clinical eyecare. It offers a unique opportunity to connect, collaborate and stay at the forefront of eyecare innovation

 

Attendees can expect a diverse programme covering myopia management, contact lenses, dry eye, ocular therapeutics, keratoconus and acute eyecare. Our trade show exhibitors will showcase the latest advancements in the industry and we’re excited to bring back the annual photo competition!

 

Sydney-based keynote speakers, ophthalmologist Dr Craig Donaldson and optometrist SooJin Nam, will be joined by a lineup of leading local experts, including Tui Homer, Anita Pistorius, Grant Watters, Professor Jennifer Craig and Drs Malcolm McKellar, Liz Connor and Hans Vellara. Their sessions promise to deliver valuable clinical insights and practical applications for everyday practice.

 

Building on the success of the 2024 conference workshops, we’re also offering an optional pre-conference workshop, ‘Mastering specialty contact lens fitting’, on 14 March – a fantastic opportunity for those looking to refine their skills in this highly specialised area.

 

CCLS conferences are renowned for high-quality, evidence-based education, engaging social events and valuable professional networking in a fun, relaxed environment. Don’t miss this chance to learn, connect and be part of the future of clinical eyecare!

 

CCLS 2025 – all you need to know

 

The garden city of Christchurch is host to this year’s CCLS one-day conference on 15 March, offering New Zealand eyecare practitioners an opportunity to indulge in world-class clinical education and enjoy the new, award-winning Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre.

 

Themed ‘Elevating Eyecare’, the conference brings together optometry and ophthalmology specialists to share insights and explore innovations. Barista coffee and breakfast muffins will be served from 8am, with proceedings kicking off at 8.30am. The conference finishes at 5pm, followed by drinks and nibbles.

 

A keen supporter of optometry and ophthalmology students, CCLS this year offers final-year optometry students and ophthalmology registrars free in-person registration with their membership.

 

Pre-conference workshop: Mastering specialty contact lens fitting

 

This practical, hands-on session features ortho-k troubleshooting, sMap software overview, scleral lens troubleshooting and fitting and troubleshooting of Rose K designs.

 

Hosted by Corneal Lens Corporation (CLC) at its office, Friday 14 March 2025 from 12pm to 5pm. Lunch will be provided courtesy of CLC.

 

The workshop is supported by CLC and Ophthalmic Instruments Company, and spaces are limited!

 

For more and to sign up to the conference and the workshop, please visit: www.contactlens.org.nz/ccls-events/ccls-conference2025

 

 

Adele Jefferies is president of the CCLS NZ Council.