Corneal and Lenticular Refractive Surgery in Patients with Glaucoma

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CME Activity Pricing

ASCRS Member Price: FREE
Nonmember Price:  FREE

ASCRS gratefully acknowledges the unrestricted educational grants received in support of this program from Bausch + Lomb, Johnson & Johnson Vision, Sight Sciences, and Thea Pharma Inc.

Description

This activity is a lecture and case-based discussion addressing the management of glaucoma patients who want corneal and lenticular/cataract refractive surgery. Attendees will learn about the issues impacting refractive surgery decision-making in patients with glaucoma including preoperative assessments, intraoperative strategies, and post operative considerations. Topics involving the continued management of glaucoma in patients undergoing refractive surgery will also be discussed.

Credits: By completing this activity you will earn 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.
Duration: 60 minutes
Activity Expiration Date: May 30, 2027

Moderators

Daniel H. Chang, MD Nathan M. Radcliffe, MD

Panelists

Nicole R. Fram, MD Hylton R. Mayer, MD Lorraine M. Provencher, MD Nandini Venkateswaran, MD, ABO Roger Zaldivar, MD, MBA, MSc

Learning Objectives

Ophthalmologists attending this program should be able to:

  • Describe the key considerations for performing cataract refractive surgery in glaucoma patients, including preoperative assessment and patient selection.
  • Evaluate the different types of intraocular lenses ( IOLs) for refractive cataract surgery in glaucoma patients. 
  • Examine the impact of glaucoma medications on ocular surface health and cataract surgery outcomes. 
  • Analyze the impact of minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) on refractive cataract surgery outcomes and develop strategies for optimizing both glaucoma management and refractive results in combined procedures.


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