Surgery and the Ocular Surface: Pearls for Practitioners
Available from: 28/02/2026 (AEDT)
Where to publish: https://lms.optometry.org.au/course/view.php?id=985
Provider: Talking Eyes with Lien Trinh
Activity Outline
Dry eye is no longer a “minor side effect” of surgery. In this practitioner only episode of Talking Eyes, Jason Holland helps us unpack how routine procedures such as LASIK, cataract surgery and corneal grafts can trigger or exacerbate ocular surface disease through a complex mix of corneal nerve disruption, inflammation and tear film instability. The discussion explores structured pre-op screening strategies, including using tear film quality indicators to protect biometry and topography accuracy, particularly in refractive cataract cases. Practical, clinic-ready strategies to reduce postoperative discomfort and improve visual outcomes are outlined. Jason Holland shares real-world escalation pathways for persistent cases and pearls on expectation-setting, patient education, and collaborative care with GPs.
This episode is a great discussion for clinicians wanting sharper pre-op triage and clearer post-op management plans.
Learning Objectives
- identify and risk stratify surgery related dry eye
- implement a practical pre-op ocular surface protocol
- apply an evidence informed pathway for post-op dryness
Max CPD hours awarded: 0.5
Session Information
| Name |
|---|
| Surgery and the Ocular Surface: Pearls for Practitioners |
| Clinical? |
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
| No |
| Therapeutic? |
| Yes |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
| 0.5 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
| 0.5 |