PEACE 2026

Save the date — PEACE 2026 is on Sunday 15 March 2026 at the Hilton Sydney: a continuing-education conference for optometrists and eyecare professionals, presented by the personalEYES specialists.

Download the PEACE 2026 program (PDF)

What to expect?

A/Prof Andrew White — Polygenic Risk Scoring & Personalised Approach to Glaucoma

Gain insight into how polygenic risk scores can help identify patients at high genetic risk of glaucoma earlier, enabling personalised monitoring and management strategies that improve long-term outcomes.

Dr. Freny Kalapesi — Oculoplastic Cases

Review real-world oculoplastic case studies spanning eyelid malpositions, lid lesions, and periocular reconstructive challenges — with practical assessment tips and referral indicators that enhance patient care.

Dr. John Yek — Eye Drops, Side Effects, SLT & Current MIGS

Understand common ocular surface and anterior segment side effects from topical medications, when to pivot to selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT), and how modern minimally invasive glaucoma surgeries (MIGS) fit into a stepwise treatment approach.

Dr. Angela Jennings — Cataract IOLs & AMD Patients

Explore intraocular lens selection tailored to vision needs, while learning best practices for managing and co-managing cataract patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) — including referral thresholds and postoperative expectations.

A/Prof Chandra Bala — Modern Refractive Surgery

Receive an evidence-based update on contemporary refractive techniques — from advanced LASIK and SMILE to ICLs — including patient selection, risk mitigation, visual outcomes, and how to counsel patients considering surgery.

Dr. Adam Plant — Secondary Intraocular Lenses

Learn when secondary IOL intervention becomes necessary, how to evaluate challenging post-surgical refractive or anatomical scenarios, and referral/handover best practices for complex lens management.

Dr. Thomas Chan — Retina + Other General Cases

A pragmatic session on recognising and managing a broad range of retinal and ocular conditions encountered in practice, with a focus on diagnosis, imaging interpretation, and timely referrals.

Dr. Yen Cheng — Systemic Drugs with Ocular Side Effects

Equip yourself with essential knowledge on systemic medications that produce ocular side effects — their clinical features, red flags, and how to adapt ocular care plans accordingly.

Dr. Michael Wei — Geographic Atrophy Update

Get the latest evidence on geographic atrophy — including novel imaging biomarkers, progression patterns, risk stratification, and practical referral pathways to optimise patient support and visual prognosis.

What optometrists will gain

By attending PEACE 2026, optometrists will:

• Expand clinical diagnostic confidence across glaucoma, retina, oculoplastics and refractive care.
• Learn practical management frameworks for complex anterior and posterior segment conditions.
• Update on cutting-edge technologies and therapeutic pathways.
• Strengthen referral decision making and co-management relationships.
• Earn valuable CPD points while networking with subspecialist ophthalmologists.

For enquiries about PEACE 2026, call (02) 8833 7111.