Part 2 - A Collaborative Approach to Managing Cataract and Refractive Surgery - On Demand Video


Activity Description

This course reviews refractive cataract surgery options and optometric co-management. Participants will strengthen skills in pre-, peri-, and postoperative care, complication recognition and management, and clinical decision-making through real-world case discussions.


Accreditation Statement

Sponsored by
NSUOCO



NSUOCO

Axiom Ophthalmic, LLC is a COPE-Approved Administrator.

COPELogo w AccreditationThis activity, COPE Activity Number 132299, is accredited by COPE for continuing education for optometrists. This course is approved for 2.00 hours of CE.

Course # 102756-PO
Activity #: 132299

COPE advises optometrists to contact the State or Provincial Board where they are licensed for verification of what is acceptable for license renewal.

Release Date: 02-27-2026
Expiration Date: 02-27-2027

Grant Support Statement

This activity is supported by unrestricted educational grants from Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Orasis, and Tenpoint/Visus.

Faculty

Robben Jerry

Jerry Robben, OD

  • Program Chair
Kristin Barnes Headshot

Kristin Barnes, OD



Arjan Hura Headshot

Arjan Hura, MD



Neda Shamie Headshot

Neda Shamie, MD



Program Description

This course reviews refractive cataract surgery options and optometric co-management. Participants will strengthen skills in pre-, peri-, and postoperative care, complication recognition and management, and clinical decision-making through real-world case discussions.



Expert Faculty


  • Jerry Robben, OD
  • Kristin Barnes, OD
  • Arjan Hura, MD
  • Neda Shamie, MD


Learning Objectives


Upon completion of this educational activity, participants should be able to:
  • To discuss and educate on all relevant options in refractive cataract surgery.
  • To discuss and educate on the Light Adjustable Lens and the potential optometrist role in perioperative and post operative patient care with LAL.
  • To encourage/empower ODs to maintain a leading role in the pre, peri and post operative care for refractive surgery patients.
  • To discuss potential post operative complications, common and uncommon, and empower attending optometrist with proper diagnosis and management of these complications.
  • To discuss real world case presentations to promote attending optometrist clinical learning opportunities.

Credit Designation


This enduring educational activity is eligible for COPE-accredited continuing education credit.

Credit Hours: 2.0

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