YO X NEXUS HOSPITALS X UC: Cataract Surgery 101
Date: 19/02/2025 (AEDT)
Venue: Building 28, Ginninderra Drive, Bruce, ACT, 2617
Provider: Young Optometrists
Contact: Crystal Nguyen-Dang, [E] y.optoms@gmail.com, [P] 0410198298
Activity Outline
Young Optometrists in collaboration with Nexus Hospitals and the University of Canberra, are fortunate to have ophthalmologist Dr. Jerome Ha lead us in an interactive workshop of cataract surgery and intraocular lens loading with a focus into the latest techniques, cutting-edge technologies, and real-world challenges.
See our event page for more information and registration https://www.yoptoms.com/event-6007079
Learning Objectives
- Describe cataract types and their impact on the visual system
- Discuss the role of primary care optometrists in triaging patients for cataract surgery
- Discuss different intraocular lens (IOL) options
- Manage patient expectations prior to cataract surgery
- Understand the surgery stages in a video demonstration of cataract surgery procedure
- Demonstrate IOL loading and implantation
- Describe common cataract surgery complications and their management
Max CPD hours awarded: 2.5
Session Information
| Name |
|---|
| Cataract Surgery 101 |
| Clinical? |
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
| Yes |
| Therapeutic? |
| Yes |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
| 2.5 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
| 2.5 |