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All things - AI in Refractive surgery, management of rhegmatogenous retinal (RRD) detachment & the SMILE and PRESBYOND evolution.

Date: 22/10/2025 ()

Venue: Online, AUSTRALIA

Provider: Eye Laser Specialists

Contact: Amber Markadas, [E] amber@eyelaserspecialists.com.au, [P] 0421390488

Activity Outline

SMILE Pro and the evolution of visual correction will be discussed. As well as how AI is has made its way to the refractive field. We will also have Dr Roufail speak on management of rhegmatogenous retinal (RRD) detachment .

Learning Objectives

  • Know the different AI sub-types and how they relate to your practice
  • Learn about useful AI apps in eye care
  • Understand how we use AI in diagnostics and therapeutics in refractive surgery (therapeutic)
  • Know the risks and pitfalls of AI in practice
  • Discuss retinal detachment risk factors
  • Describe indication for retinal detachment prophylaxis
  • Discuss surgical techniques for managing retinal detachments and their indications
  • Describe complications of retinal detachment and surgical managements
  • Understand the updates and features of SMILE Pro
  • Discuss the shift from RK to PRK to LASIK to SMILE to SMILE PRO
  • Discuss the importance of a standardized refraction and nomograms to improve surgical outcomes.

Max CPD hours awarded: 2

Session Information

Name
AI in Refractive surgery
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
Yes
Therapeutic?
Yes
Duration of CPD Session/Module
1
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
1
Name
Management of rhegmatogenous retinal (RRD) detachment
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
Yes
Therapeutic?
No
Duration of CPD Session/Module
0.5
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
0.5
Name
SMILE Pro and the evolution of visual correction
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
Yes
Therapeutic?
No
Duration of CPD Session/Module
0.5
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
0.5

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.