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Lions Laser Vision Annual Dinner

Date: 15/10/2024 (AWST)

Venue: 60 Fraser Avenue, West Perth, WA, 6005

Provider: Lions Eye Institute

Contact: Tammy Pearman, [E] TammyPearman@lei.org.au, [P] 0893810758

Activity Outline

The CPD activity will be in the form of three didactic presentations, with the opportunity for question and answer. The three presentations are:

Presentation 1 (7:00-7:30pm): Individualising refractive surgery - Dr Steve Wiffen

Presentation 2 (7:30-8:00pm): Increasing range of vision with extended depth of focus IOLst - Dr Andrea Ang 

Presentation 3 (8:00-8:30pm): CAIRS surgery for keratoconus: Femtosecond laser-assisted and personalised - Dr Evan Wong

Learning Objectives

  • Have a better idea of what factors need to be taken into consideration in planning refractive surgery.
  • Understand what procedures are appropriate in what circumstances and advise patients who may not be suitable for refractive surgery
  • Understand the different optical designs of EDOF IOLs and to understand the patient selection and counselling with EDOF lenses
  • Understand the range of vision achieved and refractive outcomes of EDOF lenses
  • Understand the indications for femto-CAIRS surgery
  • To explore early outcomes, and understand current limitations of femto-CAIRS surgery

Max CPD hours awarded: 1.5

Session Information

Name
Lions Laser Vision Annual Dinner
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
No
Therapeutic?
No
Duration of CPD Session/Module
1.5
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
1.5

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.