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YO x Nexus Hospitals - Clarity in Sight: Refractive Solutions & Post-Op Care

Date: 5/05/2025 (AEST)

Venue: Rydges Hotel World Square, 389 Pitt St, Sydney NSW, NSW, 2000

Provider: Young Optometrists

Contact: Young Optometrists, [E] y.optoms@gmail.com, [P] 0424401858

Activity Outline

Do your patients seek greater visual independence? Are you looking to expand your knowledge of different IOL options to better counsel your patients as they approach their cataract surgery? Or wanting to understand what role you can play in their post-op care? Join us for this hybrid event with Dr Nikhil Kumar as we explore refractive options to personalise solutions for every patient! For more information on the event and registration, please visit: https://www.yoptoms.com/event-6120376

Learning Objectives

  • Broadly understand the clinical indications for different types of Intraocular lens platforms
  • Understand the routine postoperative management of ICL implantation/refractive rensexchange
  • Increase optometry patient counselling ability regarding IOL choices
  • Understand the appropriateness of corneal laser vision correction vs. implantable collamer lens insertion vs. refractive lens exchange
  • Identify complex clinical situations requiring special staged corneal and IOL solutions
  • Recognise potential postoperative complications and understand when to refer back to the original surgeon

Max CPD hours awarded: 2.25

Session Information

Name
Refractive Surgery and Intraocular Lens Choices
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
Yes
Therapeutic?
Yes
Duration of CPD Session/Module
2.25
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
2.25

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.