SILK: The Latest Lenticule Procedure in Refractive Surgery
Date: 5/02/2025 (AEDT)
Venue: Pepper SILO Launceston, 89-91 Lindsay Street, Invermay, Launceston, TAS, 7248
Provider: NewVision Clinics
Contact: George Stamatelatos, [E] george@newvisionclinics.com.au, [P] 1800202020
Activity Outline
The SILK procedure is the latest lenticule surgery from Johnson & Johnson for refractive correction of myopia and astigmatism.
Suitability, technique and outcomes will be discussed as well as the clear advantages of this leading technology.
Learning Objectives
- Assess suitability of patients for SILK
- Gain an understanding of the sequential steps involved in the SILK procedure
- Differentiate corneal and refractive astigmatism and understand the use of Vector Planning for optimal astigmatic outcomes
- Postoperatively co-manage patients undergoing refractive surgery
Max CPD hours awarded: 2.5
Session Information
| Name |
|---|
| SILK: The Latest Lenticule Procedure in Refractive Surgery |
| Clinical? |
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
| Yes |
| Therapeutic? |
| No |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
| 2 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
| 2.5 |