But Pam from the bowling club said…Myths and legends in cataract surgery. Includes hospital theatre visit and surgical experience
Date: 19/06/2024 (AEST)
Venue: Westside Private Hospital, 32 Morrow St, Taringa , QLD, 4068
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
Session Information
Name |
---|
Debunking myths and legends about cataract surgery |
Clinical? |
Yes |
Interactive? |
Yes |
Therapeutic? |
Yes |
Duration of CPD Session/Module |
1 |
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
1.25 |
Name |
---|
Case Studies and Surgery Simulation |
Clinical? |
Yes |
Interactive? |
Yes |
Therapeutic? |
Yes |
Duration of CPD Session/Module |
1.25 |
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
1.5 |