ECOV/SA: Refractive Surgery
Date: 28/10/2024 (AEDT)
Venue: Zagames House, 66 Lygon St, Carlton, VIC, 3053
Provider: Optometry Vic/SA
Contact: Chynnae Jewell, [E] c.jewell@optometry.org.au, [P] 0396529100
Registrations close: 21/10/2024
Activity Outline
Dr Anton van Heerden (ophthalmologist) and David Cropman (optometrist) will discuss the refractive surgery options and decision-making process when choosing the most appropriate surgical option for each patient. They will also discuss the post-operative complications including therapeutic management considerations and what to expect when these patients see you in your clinics. This event promotes and discusses collaborative practice between ophthalmology and optometry within a specialty clinic setting. The audience will be encouraged to have interactive discussions throughout the event.
Learning Objectives
- Know which refractive surgery options are available
- Understands which options suit each patient
- Know the limitations of each refractive surgery option
- Recognise important post-operative complications in patients who have had refractive surgery, including therapeutic management considerations
- Understand who is suitable for laser surgery
- Understand how we assess patients prior to surgery
- Counsel the refractive surgery patient
- Understand what happens on surgery day
Max CPD hours awarded: 2
Session Information
| Name |
|---|
| Refractive Surgery |
| Clinical? |
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
| Yes |
| Therapeutic? |
| Yes |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
| 2 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
| 2 |
Early Career Optometry Victoria South Australia (ECOV/SA) presents:
Unravelling the refractive surgery decision making matrix.
Dr Anton van Heerden will discuss the refractive surgery options and decision making process when choosing the most appropriate surgical option for each patient. He will also discuss the post-operative complications and what to expect when these patients see you in your clinics.
Meet your speakers:
Anton van Heerden MBChB, FRANZCO, FCOphth (SA), MRCOphth (London) |
Dr. Anton van Heerden is a cataract and refractive surgeon: He is a Director of Eye Laser Specialists, Armadale Eye Clinic and Mornington Peninsula Eye Clinic. Anton was Head-of-unit of the Surgical Ophthalmology Services at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital. He was the first surgeon to introduce SMILE and Presbyond refractive surgery in Melbourne. |
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David Cropman BSc Optometry
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David Cropman is the senior optometrist at Eye Laser Specialists. He has over 15 years experience in the field of refractive surgery. David is UK trained and was in private practice for 15 years before moving to Australia. His role includes assessing patients for refractive surgery, patients post-operative care and liaising with optometrists. |
While curated for a specific member segment, this event is open to ALL members! If the topic interests you, please join us.