But Pam from the bowling club said…Myths and legends in cataract surgery. Includes hospital theatre visit and surgical experience

But Pam from the bowling club said…Myths and legends in cataract surgery. Includes hospital theatre visit and surgical experience

Date: 10/07/2024 (AEST)

Venue: Noosa Private Hospital 111 Goodchap St, Noosaville QLD 4566

Provider: Insight Eye Surgery

Contact: Danielle Bann, [E] info@insighteyesurgery.com.au, [P] 07 3154 1515

Activity Outline

A case based discussion evening presented by Dr Madeleine Adams.

Part 1: Cataract surgery myths: IOL selection, 'premium' lenses, glasses free, the spouse effect, refractive surprises - not that surprising

Part 2: Eye Case Studies and cataract surgery hospital theatre experience

Learning Objectives

• How optometrists in the community can manage patient refractive expectations after cataract surgery
• Have a better understanding of the causes of refractive surprise and managing patient vision following surgery.
• How to debunk myths about IOL selection and cataract surgery
• How to coach patients with other ocular pathology in their visual expectations vs reality of surgery outcomes
• Prepare patients at the referral stage indicating why some IOLs may not suitable for certain ocular pathologies
• Identify ocular issues that should be addressed prior to cataract surgery, and explain to the patient why
• Pathways for deciding when more than drops are required for your post-cataract surgery dry eye patients
• Using case studies to identify signs of ocular conditions which can rapidly deteriorate without intervention
• Using case study to have increased confidence in managing unusual presentations
• Live surgical theatre simulation to better inform patients of how the surgery process works

Max CPD hours awarded: 2.75

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