How we got to SMILE
Date: 15/09/2026 (AEST)
Venue: Black Sheep Geelong, VIC, 3220
Provider: Eye Laser Specialists
Contact: Amber Markadas, [E] amber@eyelaserspecialists.com.au, [P] 0421390488
Activity Outline
The talks will commence with a history of how refractive surgeries have transitioned over the decades from RK to the latest generation of femtosecond lasers. A description of the limitations and parameters that the various methods can treat. Followed by e a comprehensive talk of how SMILE Pro has taken laser surgery to the next level. Then we will discuss the thought process in deciding with the patient the best and safest presbyopic treatment for patients. This will include an explanation of Presbyond and how EDOF monovision treatments have grown in popularity. A discussion of the IOL selection available, demonstrating how one type of lens does not fit all. We will then explain the bare necessities required for safe ICL surgeries. A discussion of suitability criteria and how patients considering this treatment need to be counselled. The evening will conclude with Anton talking about what the future has in store for us all.
Learning Objectives
- Optometrists to understand about earlier laser procedures like LASIK and PRK and their limitations
- Optometrists to understand the benefits of an EDOF effect with micro-monovision compared to monovision
- Optometrists to understand the thought process at a refractive clinic to determine the best individual treatment for presbyopia
- Understand the indications of SMILE surgery
- Understand the benefits of SMILE surgery
- Understand the risks of SMILE surgery
- Therapeutic objectives: Learn the peri-operative therapeutic regimen for SMILE surgery
- Comprehensive review of new IOL technology
- Understand ICL technology
Max CPD hours awarded: 2.5
Session Information
| Name |
|---|
| How we got to SMILE |
| 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 |
|---|
| 8 reasons for choosing SMILE |
| Clinical? |
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
| Yes |
| Therapeutic? |
| Yes |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
| 2 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
| 2 |
| Name |
|---|
| The bear necessities for ICLs |
| Clinical? |
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
| Yes |
| Therapeutic? |
| No |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
| 0.25 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
| 0.25 |