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Cataracts, Tricky Injections and the best glaucoma surgeries

Date: 28/04/2026 (AEST)

Venue: The National Arboretum in Canberra, Forest Dr, Australian Capital Territory , ACT, 2611

Provider: Eye Experts

Contact: Noor Ali, [E] noor@eyeexperts.com.au, [P] 0401418379

Activity Outline

Learn about end to end Cataract management, from vital information in the referral letter to pre operative counselling, our planning and surgical process, post op tips for managing patients longterm after surgery. In addition we will be reviewing the status and success rates of the current available glaucoma surgeries in Australia, as well as some tricky injection cases. 

Learning Objectives

  • Review the vital information to include in the referral for cataract surgery and become confident in pre-op counselling in introducing the different lens options to the patient. Learn about our robust surgical process Gain knowledge on post operative counselling after cataract surgery, managing residual refractive errors and other abberrations to round off a collaborative approach to cataract management.
  • Review the available surgical options for glaucoma and when patients are suitable for them, along with success rates and longevity data.
  • Gain knowledge on out of the ordinary intravitreal injection cases and different approaches to problem solving to maintain patients' vision. Gain knowledge on unusual OCT signs that can help you in diagnosing these cases.

Max CPD hours awarded: 2

Session Information

Name
Pre op Counselling and Treatment, Referral template self directed
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
Yes
Therapeutic?
No
Duration of CPD Session/Module
0.25
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
0.25
Name
Cataract Process: A to Z
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
Yes
Therapeutic?
No
Duration of CPD Session/Module
0.5
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
0.5
Name
Post op Counselling: Cornerstones and tips, self directed cheat sheet
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
Yes
Therapeutic?
No
Duration of CPD Session/Module
0.25
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
0.25
Name
Glaucoma Surgeries: What I use in who and when?
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
Yes
Therapeutic?
Yes
Duration of CPD Session/Module
0.5
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
0.5
Name
Tricky Injections
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
Yes
Therapeutic?
Yes
Duration of CPD Session/Module
0.5
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
0.5

Acknowledgement of Country

In the spirit of reconciliation Optometry Australia acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.