Benefits of SMILE VISUMAX 800 & Treating Presbyond in the Absence of Cataracts
Date: 6/12/2023 (AEDT)
Venue: 396 Bridge Road, Richmond, VIC, 3121
Provider: Eye Laser Specialists
Contact: Amber Markadas, [E] amber@eyelaserspecialists.com.au, [P] 0425 888 099
Activity Outline
Eye Laser Specialists has been at the forefront of SMILE surgery since acquiring the first Visumax 500 in Victoria in 2020. We have subsequently upgraded to the latest version, the Visumax 800 which allows us to perform SMILE Pro. Dr Anton Van Heerden will look at the outcomes achieved with this device. He will present data, complications and some interesting cases performed with the Visumax 800. Breakout groups to discuss after talk.
Presbyond surgery is a safer alternative to clear lens exchange for patients with presbyopia. This LASIK treatment combines a micro-monovision set up with an increase depth of focus giving uninterrupted excellent unaided vision from near to infinity. With a success rate of over 95%, we will explain the theory behind this innovative treatment and why it is our top choice of treatment for the presbyope in the absence of cataracts. Breakout groups to discuss after talk.
Who is suitable for ICL rather than refractive surgery. Breakout groups to discuss after talk.
Learning Objectives
- Know the theory of Presbyond surgery
- Know the suitability criteria
- Know the work up and post-operative care involved in this treatment
- The highs and lows of ICL Surgery
- What the quality of vision after ICL should be
- Understanding who is suitable for ICL rather then refractive surgery
- Know the indications for SMILE Pro
- Know the risks and benefits of SMILE Pro surgery
- Know the emerging competitors in Lenticule extraction surgery
Max CPD hours awarded: 2.5
Session Information
| Name |
|---|
| What has SMILE Pro ever done for us? |
| Clinical? |
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
| Yes |
| Therapeutic? |
| No |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
| 1 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
| 1 |
| Name |
|---|
| Treating presbyopia in the absence of cataracts |
| Clinical? |
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
| Yes |
| Therapeutic? |
| No |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
| 0.75 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
| 0.75 |
| Name |
|---|
| Understanding who is suitable for ICL rather then refractive surgery |
| Clinical? |
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
| Yes |
| Therapeutic? |
| No |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
| 0.75 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
| 0.75 |