Eye Surgery Updates and Ophthalmology Adventures
Date: 21/05/2025 (AEST)
Venue: 1 Schnapper Point Drive Mornington , VIC, 3931
Provider: Eye Laser Specialists
Contact: Amber Markadas, [E] amber@eyelaserspecialists.com.au, [P] 0421390488
Activity Outline
Dr Anton van Heerden will present an audit of cataract surgery patients receiving subconjunctival triamcinolone at the time of the procedure, discussing the risks and benefits of this intervention. Dr Daniel McKay will present clinical photographs demonstrating potentially subtle signs that may signify serious disease. Dr Roufail will explain "10 reasons I would choose SMILE PRO for my laser patients". Dr Cheng will present OCTA vs FFA - Is Fundus Fluorescein Angiography Obsolete and Dr Himanshu will present - Cataract Surgery in Fuch's heterochromic iridocyclitis (FHI)
Learning Objectives
- Understand the risks and benefits of subconjunctival triamcinolone at the time of cataract surgery
- Know what to look for in post-operative cataract surgery patients and recognise sight threatening complications and how to treat them
- Know what to advise patients pre and post cataract surgery
- Recognise signs to identify Fuch's heterochromic iridocyclitis
- Know the precautions during cataract surgery and post-operative management
- Be aware of the use of fundus fluorescein angiography in modern clinical practice
- Learn the principles of OCT angiography and its increasing usefulness in modern clinical practice
- Know the advantages and disadvantages of both FFA and OCTA.
- Be aware of the usefulness of OCTA in determining if a Choroidal Neovascular Membrane is present
- Review clinical signs of the anterior segment and eyelid that may signify vision- or life-threatening disease
- Know which clinical signs may warrant urgent referral to an ophthalmologist
- Understand why SMILE Pro has taken Lalex to the next level
- Understand SMILE Pro and its safety, results and patient experience
Max CPD hours awarded: 2.5
Session Information
Name |
---|
Dropless cataract surgery- Better for patients and clinicians |
Clinical? |
Yes |
Interactive? |
Yes |
Therapeutic? |
Yes |
Duration of CPD Session/Module |
1 |
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
1 |
Name |
---|
Cataract Surgery in Fuchs heterochromic iridocyclitis (FHI) |
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 |
---|
OCTA vs FFA - Is Fundus Fluorescein Angiography Obsolete? |
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 |
---|
Anterior segment and eyelid red flags |
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 |
---|
10 reasons I would choose SMILE PRO for my laser patients |
Clinical? |
Yes |
Interactive? |
Yes |
Therapeutic? |
No |
Duration of CPD Session/Module |
0.5 |
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
0.5 |