Beyond the Basics: Managing Complex Cataract, Glaucoma and Retinal Challenges
Date: 1/09/2025 (AEST)
Venue: Box Hill RSL Club, VIC, 3128
Provider: Inner East Eye Surgeons
Contact: Jonathan Kam, [E] jkam@eyesurgeon.com.au, [P] 03 8518 0300
Activity Outline
Inner East Eye Surgeons is please to present three clinical talks on the latest treatments in the areas of cataract, AMD, and glaucoma. The following talks will be given by ophthalmologists Dr Jonathan Kam, Dr Nicholas Cheng, and Dr William Tao, and will provide optometrists an opportunity to update themselves in these areas.
- Complex cataract cases - When its not just another cataract
- Intravitreal Complement Inhibitors – Where are we at?
- Cataract, MIGS, and the Modern Glaucoma Algorithm: Practical Insights and Experiences
Learning Objectives
- Discuss the assessment of the cataract in order to determine its risks
- Describe ultrasound work up for cataract when there is poor view of the fundus
- Explain the causes of zonular laxity and how it affects surgery and potential outcomes
- Discuss the causes of aniridia and potential adjunct treatments for iris repair/prothesis during cataract surgery
- Describe the indications, benefits, and limitations of iStents (including iStent inject) when combined with cataract surgery in glaucoma patients
- Compare and contrast the role of Preserflo MicroShunt and trabeculectomy in moderate to advanced glaucoma, including surgical technique pearls and postoperative expectations
- Discuss patient selection criteria when choosing between MIGS, MicroShunt, or traditional filtering surgery in the context of cataract co-management
- Explain the mechanism of action of intravitreal complement inhibitors
- Discuss the trial evidence regarding intravitreal complement inhibitors
- Discuss the adverse effects of intravitreal complement inhibitors
- Describe the practical issues regarding intravitreal complement inhibitors
- Discuss the possible role of intravitreal complement inhibitors in clinical practice
Max CPD hours awarded: 2.25
Session Information
| Name |
|---|
| Complex cataract cases - when it's not just another cataract |
| Clinical? |
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
| No |
| Therapeutic? |
| No |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
| 0.5 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
| 0.75 |
| Name |
|---|
| Intravitreal Complement Inhibitors – Where are we at? |
| Clinical? |
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
| No |
| Therapeutic? |
| Yes |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
| 0.5 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
| 0.75 |
| Name |
|---|
| Cataract, MIGS, and the Modern Glaucoma Algorithm: Practical Insights and Experiences |
| Clinical? |
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
| No |
| Therapeutic? |
| No |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
| 0.5 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
| 0.75 |