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Ophthalmology updates: Fuchs’ and Cataract Surgery & Updates on Extended Depth of Focus (EDOF) Intraocular Lens / Updates on the Management of Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome / Cases of Acute Corneal Diseases

Date: 13/05/2025 (AEST)

Venue: Woodstock Community Centre (Penfold Ballroom), 22 Church Street, Burwood , NSW, 2134

Provider: INSERVIO PTY LTD

Contact: INSERVIO PTY LTD, [E] Tina.Xenoulis@inservio.com.au, [P] 0432808708

Activity Outline

Two ophthalmologists will present on three different topics and participants will be divided into small groups to discuss case studies, which will involve therapeutic management. 


Learning Objectives

  • Understand the impact of Fuchs’ Endothelial Dystrophy on cataract surgery
  • Understand the latest technological advances in Extended Depth of Focus (EDOF) intraocular lenses (IOLs)
  • Identify patients who would be best suited to an EDOF IOL
  • Understand the clinical relevance of pseudoexfoliation syndrome
  • Understand the clinical signs pseudoexfoliation syndrome
  • Understand the management of pseudoexfoliation syndrome
  • Understand the clinical signs of acute corneal diseases
  • Understand the initial management strategies for acute corneal diseases
  • Understand the referral guidelines for acute corneal diseases

Max CPD hours awarded: 3

Session Information

Name
Fuchs’ Endothelial Dystrophy and Cataract Surgery & Updates on Extended Depth of Focus (EDOF) Intraocular Lens
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
Yes
Therapeutic?
Yes
Duration of CPD Session/Module
0.75
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
1
Name
Updates on the Management of Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
Yes
Therapeutic?
Yes
Duration of CPD Session/Module
0.75
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
1
Name
Cases of Acute Corneal Diseases
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
Yes
Therapeutic?
Yes
Duration of CPD Session/Module
0.75
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.