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SILK: A new lenticular procedure

Date: 10/09/2024 (AEST)

Venue: 7 CHESTERVILLE ROAD, CHELTENHAM, VIC, 3192

Provider: NewVision Clinics

Contact: George Stamatelatos, [E] george@newvisionclinics.com.au, [P] 1800202020

Activity Outline

Learning Objectives

  • Identify patient eligibility criteria for SILK surgery
  • Develop the ability to analyse Pentacam scans for pre-operative planning
  • Gain an understanding of the sequential steps involved in the SILK surgery
  • Differentiate SILK from the other refractive procedures like LASIK, PRK, and SMILE in terms of technique, recovery and outcomes
  • Differentiate corneal from refractive astigmatism and understand the use of vector planning for optimal surgical outcomes

Max CPD hours awarded: 2.5

Session Information

Name
SILK: A new Lenticular procedure
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
Yes
Therapeutic?
No
Duration of CPD Session/Module
2
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
2.5

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.