Advancements in cataract and vitrectomy surgery

Advancements in cataract and vitrectomy surgery

Date: 04/06/2024 (AEST)

Venue: Education and Skills Centre, Caboolture Hospital, McKean Street, CABOOLTURE, QLD, 4510

Provider: Central Lakes Eye Clinic

Contact: Dr Anil Sharma, [E] reception@centrallakeseyeclinic.com.au, [P] 07 54323479

Learning Objectives

• Understand IOL material properties in relation to biocompatibility, IOL glistening, IOL opacification, and capsular opacification.
• Inform patients on various types of IOLs and their pros and cons
• Gain an understanding of ocular biometry and its application in IOL calculations
• Manage patient’s post -operative refractive expectations
• Understand the etiology of positive and negative dysphotopsia after cataract surgery
• Recognise symptoms of post -operative dysphotopsia and differentiate from other ocular abnormalities
• Manage symptoms of post cataract surgery dysphotopsia in optometry practice
• Understanding the etiology and pathogenesis of Endophthalmitis
• Learn to conduct diagnostic workup, imaging and microbiological assessment and differential diagnosis
• Recognize the clinical signs and symptoms of Endophthalmitis and timely manage the condition to preserving vision
• Understand the importance of postoperative care and follow-up in optometry practice

Max CPD hours awarded: 2

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