Cataracts Femtosecond Laser Cataract Surgery Guidelines and Managing Patients
Available from: 1/12/2019
Where to publish: www.optomonline.com.au
Provider: Presmed Australia Pty Ltd
Contact: Eliza Mcgann, [E] Marketing@presmed.com.au, [P] 02 8507 6846
Learning Objectives
- Optometrists will be able to recognize patient complaints and be able to explain and deal with these issues in their practice.
- A knowledge of evidence-based recommendations for managing cataract patients including: Timing of and indications for surgery Considerations in one-eyed patients Bilateral simultaneous cataract surgery Choice of intraocular lens
- Management of complications of cataract surgery
- Enable a greater understanding of the surgical technique of Laser Assisted Cataract Surgery using the LenSx laser platform
- Examine the patient and surgical benefits of using the LenSx laser for our patients
- Gain an understanding of the evidence base for the clinical and safety advantages of using the LenSx laser for cataract surgery
- Evaluate latest evidence of FLACS vs conventional phaco
- Introduce Akahoshi Karate Prechop instrument and technique as a cost effective and safe alternative to PACS
- Demonstrate the use of the Akahoshi Supercombo Prechopper
Max points awarded: 2.00
Session Information
| Name |
|---|
| Cataracts Femtosecond Laser Cataract Surgery Guidelines and Managing Patients |
| Activity Type |
| Independent Learning with Assessment |
| Therapeutic? |
| No |
| Manufacturer/Supplier? |
| No |
| Points for attending & Passing Assessment |
| 2.00 |