Fuchs, Femto and Effelumps
Date: 21/06/2023 (AEST)
Venue: Southport Surf and Life Saving Club, Macarthur Parade, Main Beach, QLD, 4217
Provider: Eyes Matter
Contact: Jim McAlister, [E] jim@eyesmatter.com.au, [P] 617-3193-1100
Learning Objectives
- To evaluate Fuchs clinically: Symptoms, signs and risk factors for poor surgical outcomes
- To evaluate the therapeutic value of various topical medications both pre and postoperatively that postiviely and negatively impacts graft avoidance, graft survival and the final level of functional vision
- To understand the evidence base behind the choice of operation for a patient with Fuch's corneal endothelial dystrophy undergoing corneal transplantation. The evidence base behind why the vision outcomes differ when an Optometrist refers a patient with combined cataract and Fuchs to a Corneal Surgeon or a cataract Surgeon.
- To review several unusual clinical cases that have therapeutic prescribing implications
- To review the range of corneal and ocular surface diseases for which the Z8 corneal femtosecond laser has a useful adjuctive place and wherre it can deliver enhanced outcomes over standard manual surgery
Max CPD hours awarded: 3
Session Information
| Name |
|---|
| Fuchs, Femto and Effelumps |
| Clinical? |
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
| Yes |
| Therapeutic? |
| Yes |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
| 3 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
| 3 |