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Which type of refractive procedure is most suitable for your patient - PRK vs LASIK vs SILK vs ICL vs RLE vs Cataract?

Date: 7/05/2025 (AEST)

Venue: Lady Bay Resort, 2 Pertobe Road, Warrnambool VIC , VIC, 3280

Provider: NewVision Clinics

How to register: 1800 20 2020 or email Tyneille at laer@newvisionclinics.com.au 

Activity Outline

A detailed discussion of current refractive surgery procedures: PRK, LASIK, SILK, ICL, RLE, Cataract surgery. The presentation will include a series of new case studies and a step-by-step explanation of how the most effective procedure is determined for optimal outcomes.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand which refractive procedure may be most beneficia and the details of each refractive surgery procedure together with visual expectations
  • Have an overview of the postoperative drop schedule
  • Know the advances in SILK femtosecond and ICL procedures
  • Understand why the determination of procedure is based on corneal, refractive and vision parameters

Max CPD hours awarded: 2.5

Session Information

Name
Which type of refractive procedure is most suitable for your patient? PRK vs LASIK vs SILK vs ICL vs RLE vs Cataract surgery
Clinical?
Yes
Interactive?
Yes
Therapeutic?
No
Duration of CPD Session/Module
2.5
Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component
2.5

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.