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VEI Vision Correction Surgery: The Science of Clear Vision - Hurstville

Date: 26/08/2025 (AEST)

Venue: Vision Eye Institute - 99a Forest Rd, Hurstville, NSW, 2220

Provider: Vision Eye Institute

Contact: Sasha Kairouz, [E] sasha.kairouz@vei.com.au, [P] 0432759015

Activity Outline

At this event attendees will be divided into 3 small groups and participate in 3 different stations. Each station will be led by an ophthalmologist. As they will be small groups, this will allow all attendees the opportunity to ask questions and engage with the presenting ophthalmologist. The stations will encompass different formats; a hands on ICL demonstration, quiz and presentation model implants. 

Learning Objectives

  • Describe the SMILE procedure from past to present, how the technology has evolved and patient suitabililty
  • Describe refractive post-op care for different laser procedures; SMILE, LASIK & PRK/PTK- what's normal, what's not, and what an optometrist needs to be aware of when accessing these patients
  • Discuss Implantable Contact Lenses (ICL - patient suitability, recovery expectations and the role of optometrists in guiding patients through this journey

Max CPD hours awarded: 2

Session Information

Name
Vision Correction Surgery: The Science of Clear Vision
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
Yes
Therapeutic?
Yes
Duration of CPD Session/Module
2
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
2

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.