Complex Cataract Management: Practical Insights for Optometrists in Shared Care
Available from: 1/04/2026 (AEDT)
Where to publish: www.mieducation.com
Provider: Mivision
Contact: Nikki Byrne, [E] nikki@mivision.com.au, [P] 02 8336 8616
Activity Outline
In this article, Dr Ben LaHood explores complex cataract management from a practical, real-world perspective, focusing on scenarios commonly encountered in optometric practice and highlighting how shared care, expectation management, and communication contribute to better patient outcomes.
Learning Objectives
- Define the factors that contribute to cataracts complexity
- Identify common clinical indicators of complex cataracts in optometric practice and understand how they may influence surgical difficulty and visual outcomes
- Recognise the optometrist’s role in documenting and referring complex cataract cases
- Understand the importance of the optometrist’s role in managing expectations and optimising outcomes in complex cataract surgery
Max CPD hours awarded: 1.75
Session Information
| Name |
|---|
| Complex Cataract Management: Practical Insights for Optometrists in Shared Care |
| Clinical? |
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
| No |
| Therapeutic? |
| No |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
| 1.25 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
| 1.75 |