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Cataract Surgery in the Modern Day: Optimising Outcomes and Customising Care

Date: 25/02/2019

Venue: Level 3 , 70 Station Road, Indooroopilly, QLD, 4068

Provider: KindSIGHT

Contact: Sunny Pegoraro, [E] sunny.pegoraro@kindsight.com.au, [P] (07) 3063 1600

Learning Objectives

  • Differentiate expected refractive outcomes following cataract surgery with a variety of intraocular lenses
  • Identify patients suitable for glaucoma microstent implantation during cataract surgery
  • Select appropriate intraocular lenses and refractive outcomes specific to patient lifestyle and requirements
  • Explain the pre-operative and post-operative process of cataract surgery
  • Perform refraction on patients with extended depth of focus and multifocal intraocular lenses following cataract surgery
  • Recognise the importance of wavefront aberrometry in the pre-operative assessment of patients with cataract.
  • Recall the therapeutic post-operative management of cataract patients.
  • Identify factors limiting visual outcomes following cataract surgery.

Max points awarded: 6.00

Session Information

Name
An Update on Intraocular Lenses - The Era of Extended Depth of Focus
Activity Type
Face to Face with Assessment
Therapeutic?
Yes
Manufacturer/Supplier?
No
Points for attending & Passing Assessment
2.25
Name
Cataract Surgery - Treating the Legends Behind the Lashes
Activity Type
Face to Face with Assessment
Therapeutic?
Yes
Manufacturer/Supplier?
No
Points for attending & Passing Assessment
2.25
Name
YOUR Post-Surgical Expectations: Top Tips on Refraction and Complications
Activity Type
Face to Face with Assessment
Therapeutic?
No
Manufacturer/Supplier?
No
Points for attending & Passing Assessment
1.50

NameActivity TypeTherapeutic?Manufacturer/
Supplier?
Points for attending &
Passing Assessment
An Update on Intraocular Lenses - The Era of Extended Depth of FocusFace to Face with AssessmentYesNo2.25
Cataract Surgery - Treating the Legends Behind the LashesFace to Face with AssessmentYesNo2.25
YOUR Post-Surgical Expectations: Top Tips on Refraction and ComplicationsFace to Face with AssessmentNoNo1.50

Acknowledgement of Country

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