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Surgical Insights

Date: 9/11/2021 (AEST)

Venue: Sofitel Noosa Pacific Resort, 16 Hastings St Noosa Heads, QLD, 4567

Provider: SUNSHINE COAST OPHTHALMOLOGISTS AT NOOSA

Contact: ANNA OCYSEK, [E] optom@sconoosa.com.au, [P] 0419899524

Learning Objectives

  • Understand current techniques for pterygium surgery, including pre-operative criteria for referral, as well post operative care and medical therapy and discussion of follow up dependent on pathology results.
  • Gain a better knowledge of IOL platforms used and newer techniques for location of toric lenses. Post operative complications and the development of Irvine Gass syndrome and topical therapy will be discussed.
  • Ascertain reasons for current trends in glaucoma moving away from drops and into the realm of surgery. Current MIGS techniques and stents will be discussed as well as SLT.

Max CPD hours awarded: 3.5

Session Information

Name
Pterygium Surgery, Cataract Surgery & MIGS
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
Yes
Therapeutic?
Yes
Duration of CPD Session/Module
3
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
3.5

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.