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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: 30/07/2025 (AEST)

Venue: Craig's Royal Hotel, 10 Lydiard St, Ballarat, VIC, 3350

Provider: NewVision Clinics

Contact: Tyneille Jackson, [E] laser@newvisionclinics.com.au, [P] 1800202020

Activity Outline

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

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