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Hunter Laser Vision Optometry Evening

Date: 2/08/2023 (AEST)

Venue: 29 Northcott Drive, Kotara, NSW, 2289

Provider: Eye Specialists

Contact: Shannon Sinclair, [E] accounts@eyespecialists.net.au, [P] 0249408255

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the role of both laser and lens based refractive surgery to meet patient expectations from refractive surgery
  • Appreciate the evolving technology advances in both laser platforms and lens technologies
  • Develop a framework for what surgical procedures would best fit the needs of your patients seeking refractive surgery
  • Understand the principles of Small Incision Lenticule Extraction as a corneal refractive surgery technique
  • Identify patients who might best benefit from SMILE, and those in whom it is contraindicated
  • Be able to recognise potential complications of SMILE

Max CPD hours awarded: 1.75

Session Information

Name
Refractive Surgery: A Current Paradigm / Come on Give us a SMILE / History of Zeiss Refractive Lasers
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
No
Therapeutic?
No
Duration of CPD Session/Module
0.75
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
1.25
Name
Hands on demonstration of the new Zeiss Visumax 800 Laser
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
Yes
Therapeutic?
No
Duration of CPD Session/Module
0.5
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
0.5

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.