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Expect the Unexpected - Complications During or Following Cataract Surgery

Date: 21/04/2021 (AEST)

Venue: Ground Floor, Boundary Court (Blue section), 55 Little Edward St, Spring Hill, QLD, 4000

Provider: Queensland Retina Specialists

Contact: Emi Cheng, [E] emic@qldretinaspecialists.com.au, [P] (07) 3555 5960

Learning Objectives

  • • Differentiate and characterise different surgical approaches to cataract surgery
  • • Recognise risk factors and red flags when referring for cataract surgery
  • • Understand the implications of pre-existing conditions and possible complications • Understand the incidence, risk factors and treatment options of PCO following cataract surgery
  • • Understand the different types of anaesthesia used for cataract surgery and what the patient can expect
  • • Differentiate between posterior capsule rupture and zonulodialysis as complications of cataract surgery
  • • Understand the patient journey in post-operative recovery from cataract surgery, along with appropriate outcome expectations (1 day, 2 weeks, 1 month)
  • • Understand ocular medication schedules following cataract surgery and the importance of compliance and keeping follow-up appointments
  • • Understand when the patient is ready to resume swimming, exercising, flying and travelling
  • • Understand when the patient is ready to update their glasses
  • • Understand risk factors associated with lens dislocation
  • • Understand when to refer back when coming across post-operative complications
  • • Understand the incidence, risk factors and treatment options of PCO following cataract surgery
  • Understand the process in selecting the optimal IOL for patients (eg monofocal/EDOF/Multifocal IOL) and key considerations pre-op and post-op management
  • Be provided with an overview of current IOL categories & technologies (including optics and clinical outcomes from published studies of Vivity and Panoptix intraocular lenses)

Max CPD hours awarded: 2.5

Session Information

Name
Expect the Unexpected
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
No
Therapeutic?
Yes
Duration of CPD Session/Module
2
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
2.25
Name
Current IOL Categories & Key Considerations in Selecting the Optimal IOL
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
No
Therapeutic?
No
Duration of CPD Session/Module
0.25
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
0.25

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.