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Program
7:45 am - 8:20 am - 16 March 2024
Day 1 - In Person Registration Opens @ The Esplanade Hotel 7.45am AWST
The WAVE Registration Desk opens in the Southern Cross Lobby, Esplanade Hotel, Fremantle from 7.45am onwards for our In Person Delegates.
Please scan in for your attendance as you enter the hotel and visit the Registration Desk to collect your conference welcome pack on each day that you attend WAVE. Arrival Tea & Coffee will be served from 7.45am onwards in the Exhibition Hall.
Virtual Delegates
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Check the Explore Icon on the menu bar to locate the AWST & AEDT Program PDF or click on the Session header above to download the resources here if you are logged in.
8:20 am - 8:30 am - 16 March 2024
Day 1 - Opening Session sponsored by Good Optical Services & The CPD Reflections Competition
WAVE 2024 Officially Opens for the Live Stream Sessions - In Person & Virtual Attendance. This session will be hosted by Evan MacRae & Stephanie Bahler.
The WAVE Welcome is sponsored by Good Optical Services and the CPD Reflections Competition.
8:30 am - 10:00 am - 16 March 2024
Day 1 - Session 1: Neuro-optometry
Optometry Session - MCQS, Neuro, Optometry, Therapeutics, WAVE 2024 - Optometrists - Plenary Room (Sirius Room)
This session features 1 x 60 & 1 x 30 minute presentations sponsored by Designs For Vision.
10 Optional MCQS are available for this session. Access MCQS Here or via our MCQ Access Hub
10:00 am - 10:30 am - 16 March 2024
Day 1 - Session 2: Retina (MCQS*)
Optometry Session - MCQS, Vitreoretinal/Chorioretinal Disease, WAVE 2024 - Optometrists - Plenary Room (Sirius Room)
This session features 1 x 30 minute presentations sponsored by OptiMed.
5 Optional MCQS are available for this session. Access MCQS Here or via our MCQ Access Hub
10:30 am - 11:15 am - 16 March 2024
Day 1 - Refreshment Break 45 Minutes
A welcome 45 minute break for our In Person & Virtual Delegates. Take the time to stretch your legs, visit our Exhibitors either in person or online during this break sponsored by Rodenstock.
Be in it to win it! Get involved in our Delegate Competitions - Passport & Codeword Competitions to be in with a chance to win some great prizes.
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11:15 am - 1:15 pm - 16 March 2024
Day 1 - Session 3: Glaucoma (Interactive)
Optometry Session - Glaucoma, Interactive, MCQS, Therapeutics, WAVE 2024 - Optometrists - Plenary Room (Sirius Room)
This session features 1 x 60 minute interactive presentation & 2 x 30 minute presentations sponsored by ProVision.
15 Optional MCQS are available for this session. Access MCQS Here or via our MCQ Access Hub
15 Optional MCQS are available for this session. Access MCQS Here or via our MCQ Access Hub
1:15 pm - 2:30 pm - 16 March 2024
Day 1 - Refreshment Break 75 minutes
A welcome 75 minute break for our In Person & Virtual Delegates. Take the time to stretch your legs, visit our Exhibitors either in person or online during this break.
Be in it to win it! Get involved in our Delegate Competitions - Passport & Codeword Competitions to be in with a chance to win some great prizes.
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2:30 pm - 3:30 pm - 16 March 2024
Day 1 - Session 4: Retina
This session features 1 x 60 minute presentation sponsored by ZEISS.
5 Optional MCQS are available for this session. Access MCQS Here or via our MCQ Access Hub
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm - 16 March 2024
Day 1 - Session 5: Ocular Disease (MCQS*)
This session features 1 x 30 minute presentation sponsored by BOC Instruments.
5 Optional MCQS are available for this session. Access MCQS Here or via our MCQ Access Hub
5 Optional MCQS are available for this session. Access MCQS Here or via our MCQ Access Hub
4:00 pm - 5:05 pm - 16 March 2024
Day 1 - Session 6: Optometry & Dispensing
Optometry Session - MCQS, Dispensing , Optometry, WAVE 2024 - Optometrists - Plenary Room (Sirius Room)
This session features 1 x 60 minute presentation for both optometry & dispenser audience sponsored by Rodenstock Optical Dispensers Australia.
5 Optional MCQS are available for this session. Access MCQS Here or via our MCQ Access Hub
5:05 pm - 5:10 pm - 16 March 2024
Day 1 - Conference Closes & Sundowner Starts
Thank you for attending WAVE 2024 Day 1 - We look forward to seeing you tomorrow.
In Person Optometry & Dispenser Delegates are now invited to attend our Poolside Sundowner with live music from our own OWA Optometrist, Jeff TambryRajah.
Supplier CPD Recordings are available throughout the WAVE Weekend & through until midnight Monday 18th March AWST. Increase your CPD Hours by watching the recordings and answering the MCQS.