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Beyond 2020 - The State of the Art in Refractive Surgery: Who, What and When

Date: 25/08/2021 (AEST)

Venue: 1889 Enoteca, 10-12 Logan Rd, Woolloongabba QLD 4101, QLD, 4558

Provider: Laser Sight

Contact: Helen Andrews, [E] info@lasersight.com.au, [P] 1800 003 937

Learning Objectives

  • To understand the difference between the types of corneal laser refractive surgery: PRK, LASIK and SMILE
  • To understand which refractive errors these procedures can treat
  • To understand who is/isn't suitable for corneal laser refractive surgery
  • To understand when phakic intraocular lenses are preferable to laser
  • To understand the use of refractive lens exchange and refractive cataract surgery in presbyopic patients
  • To understand which patients are more suitable for monovision than multifocal lenses

Max CPD hours awarded: 2

Session Information

Name
Corneal laser-based refractive surgery
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
Yes
Therapeutic?
No
Duration of CPD Session/Module
0.5
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
1
Name
Lens-based refractive surgery
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
Yes
Therapeutic?
No
Duration of CPD Session/Module
0.5
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.