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Improving Cataract Outcomes from the Start

Provider: Mivision

Activity Outline

How can we ensure optimal surgical results are achieved every time our patients have cataract surgery? How can we try to avoid refractive surprises? What can be done at the initial clinical consultation to help attain excellent results postoperatively? In this article, Dr Christolyn Raj offers her pearls of wisdom.

Learning Objectives

  • Highlight the need for a thorough initial consultation for patients presenting for cataract surgery
  • Appreciate the routine inclusion of certain diagnostic tests, why these are important and how they should be administered to elicit accurate results
  • Understand the importance of adopting a protocol or system to employ in day-to-day practice to ensure that a thorough pre-operative assessment is met on every patient

Max CPD hours awarded: 1

Session Information

Name
Improving Cataract Outcomes from the Start
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
No
Therapeutic?
No
Duration of CPD Session/Module
0.5
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
1

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.