Why SMILE is growing exponentially around the globe! / Presbyond a safe & accurate surgical possibility for our aging population / Customised premium IOLs & ICLs
Date: 20/03/2024 (AEDT)
Venue: Ground Level, 66 Brougham Street, Geelong, VIC, 3220
Provider: Eye Laser Specialists
Contact: Amber Markadas, [E] amber@eyelaserspecialists.com.au, [P] 0421 390 488
Activity Outline
SMILE-Pro performed with the Visumax 800 device is one of the most advanced refractive surgeries available. Other new devices which perform Lenticule extraction surgery have recently been launched onto the market which in part recognises that Lenticule extraction surgery is the way of the future of refractive surgery.
Our clinic is the most experienced Lenticule extraction surgical centre in Victoria. Dr Van Heerden discusses the benefits of Lenticule surgery and why we chose the Visumax 800 as our device of choice for doing Lenticule extraction surgery.
Presbyond, a safe and accurate method for treating presbyopia in the absence of cataracts. Discussing how we select patients and the methology behind the treatment.
Intra-ocular lens surgery (both ICL and IOL) is a constantly evolving field where new technologies promise better outcomes. We take a look at new ICL + IOL options and try work out which lenses will give the best outcomes in each patient.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the benefits of Lenticule extraction surgery
- Understand the risks of Lenticule extraction surgery
- Understand the benefits of SMILE-Pro with Visumax 800
- Know the indications and pre-requisite for ICL surgery
- Understand the risks and benefits of ICL surgery
- Understand the various EDOF IOL options and optics
- Know the theory of Presbyond surgery
- Know the work up with presbyond surgery and post-operative care involved in this treatment
- Know the suitability criteria
Max CPD hours awarded: 2.5
Session Information
| Name |
|---|
| Why SMILE-Pro is the “Gold Standard” in Lenticule extraction surgery |
| Clinical? |
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
| Yes |
| Therapeutic? |
| No |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
| 1 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
| 1 |
| Name |
|---|
| Intra-Ocular Lenses: Customised approach for each patient gives better outcomes |
| Clinical? |
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
| Yes |
| Therapeutic? |
| No |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
| 0.75 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
| 0.75 |
| Name |
|---|
| Treating presbyopia in the absence of cataracts |
| Clinical? |
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
| Yes |
| Therapeutic? |
| No |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
| 0.75 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
| 0.75 |