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Discussions with Dr Ben LaHood: Become confident to discuss refractive surgery options with patients, including laser, lens replacement, ICL cases + Eyelid lumps/bumps – a refresher on what needs referring

Date: 22/05/2024 (ACST)

Venue: Level 1, 215 Greenhill Road, Eastwood, SA, 5063

Provider: Adelaide Eye & Laser Centre

Contact: Vanessa Potts, [E] Vanessa.Potts@aelc.com.au, [P] 0882747015

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the journey of a refractive patient and how refractive surgery options are considered, presented, and discussed
  • Understand the differences between laser refractive technologies (LASIK, SMILE, PRK), refractive lens exchange and ICL technologies, and what defines patient suitability for each
  • Gain a better understanding of the shared care role in contact lens trials and better understand goals
  • Recognise eyelid cancers and the treatment path including identification, diagnoses, planning of surgical treatment and recovery

Max CPD hours awarded: 2

Session Information

Name
Become more confident to discuss refractive surgery options with your patients, including laser, lens replacement and ICL cases; and eyelid lumps and bumps – a refresher on what needs referring.
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
Yes
Therapeutic?
Yes
Duration of CPD Session/Module
2
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
2

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.