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Eye-Opening Innovations: From Keratoconus to Presbyopia

Date: 31/10/2024 (AEDT)

Venue: Me Wah Restaurant, Hobart Suite, 16 Magnet Court, Sandy Bay, TAS, 7005

Provider: Cornea & Contact Lens Society of Australia

Contact: Katelyn Seary, [E] info@cclsa.org.au, [P] 02 9431 8676

Activity Outline

Face to Face Lecture: Total 60 mins.

Speaker: Dr Erica Darian-Smith (Ophthalmologist & Corneal Surgeon)

Key topics:

1. Keratoconus and crosslinking options for patients,

2. Surgical management of presbyopia including a discussion on PRESBYOND laser blended vision versus refractive lens exchange,

3. Surgical management of pterygium and recurrent pterygium.

These will involve diagnosis and management and treatment options available. There will be breaks in each section for interactive small group discussions.

Register here: https://www.cclsa.org.au/news-events/events/

Learning Objectives

  • Diagnose and manage keratoconus and pre and post op care of crosslinking patients
  • Better understand the presbyopia options available including corneal laser intervention
  • Better understand the surgical demands of pterygium removal and the complications associated with recurrent pterygium

Max CPD hours awarded: 1

Session Information

Name
Eye-Opening Innovations: From Keratoconus to Presbyopia
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
Yes
Therapeutic?
Yes
Duration of CPD Session/Module
1
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
1

Acknowledgement of Country

In the spirit of reconciliation Optometry Australia acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.