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Presbyopia-Correcting IOLs: Shaping the Future of Clear Vision

Provider: Mivision

Contact: Nikki Byrne, [E] nikki@mivision.com.au, [P] 02 8336 8616

Activity Outline

As a cataract and refractive specialist, Dr Armand Borovik sees a large proportion of presbyopic and cataract patients who wish to gain independence from glasses or contact lenses. This can be achieved through either corneal refractive surgery to give the patient monovision, or through lens-based surgery. Here, he provides advice on talking to patients about presbyopia correcting intraocular lenses.

Learning Objectives

  • Be aware of the range of presbyopia correcting IOLs now available
  • Realise the criteria assessed to determine patient suitability for presbyopia correcting IOLs
  • Realise the importance of lens selection and patient counselling

Max CPD hours awarded: 1.75

Session Information

Name
Presbyopia-Correcting IOLs: Shaping the Future of Clear Vision
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
No
Therapeutic?
No
Duration of CPD Session/Module
1.25
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
1.75

Acknowledgement of Country

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