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SMILE PRO and the evolution of visual correction - The Pros and Cons of Intra ocular Lens Vs. laser refractive surgery

Date: 4/12/2024 (AEDT)

Venue: Hotel Chadstone - 1341 Dandenong Road, Chadstone, VIC, 3148

Provider: Eye Laser Specialists

Contact: Amber Markadas, [E] amber@eyelaserspecialists.com.au, [P] 0421 390 488

Activity Outline

SMILE Pro and the evolution of visual correction will be discussed. As well as the pros and cons of intra ocular lens Vs. laser refractive surgery and using data to refine outcomes.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the importance of data collection and analysis in refractive surgery
  • Understand how nomograms help improve our surgical outcomes
  • Therautic: Recognise sight threatening complications from refractive surgery and how to treat them
  • THERAPUTIC: Recognise and manage common side effects of refractive surgery
  • Understand how we the known data applies to each patient
  • Understand decision making in laser vision correction
  • An understanding of the updates and features of SMILE Pro
  • An understanding of the shift from RK to PRK to LASIK to SMILE to SMILE PRO
  • An understanding of the importance of a standardized refraction and nomograms to improve surgical outcomes.
  • the role of crystalline lens surgery and LVC in correcting refractive error
  • the role crystalline lens surgery and LVC in the management of presbyopia
  • the criteria determining patient selection for crystalline lens and LVC surgery
  • the advantages and disadvantages crystalline lens surgery and LVC

Max CPD hours awarded: 2.5

Session Information

Name
SMILE Pro and the evolution of visual correction
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
Yes
Therapeutic?
No
Duration of CPD Session/Module
0.25
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
0.25
Name
Refractive clinical cases from the clinic & The Known Knowns…and the Known Unknowns: Using data to refine outcomes
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
Yes
Therapeutic?
Yes
Duration of CPD Session/Module
2
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
2
Name
The Pros and Cons of Intra ocular Lens Vs. laser refractive surgery
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
Yes
Therapeutic?
No
Duration of CPD Session/Module
0.25
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
0.25

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.