Contemporary Refractive Surgery:
A Clear View on Today's Options
COPE # 96594-PO
Event #130192
Expiration Date:  February 19, 2028

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This lecture aims to provide an in-depth update on laser refractive surgery to bolster confidence in referring clinicians for their patients. Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK), Laser-assisted In Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK), and Small Incision Lenticule Extraction (SMILE) will all be covered, along with pros and cons of each. This lecture will also review scenarios where a lens-based procedure with implantable collamer lenses (ICL’s) or a refractive lens exchange (RLE) is the best option. Whether addition or subtraction is the surgical sub-type, optometrists should be ready and prepared to comanage   *Video was recorded at during our Island Eyes Conference on January 2025.


LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

• To review the screening process for potential refractive surgery candidates, and answer the question, “What makes a good candidate?”
• Discuss the post-operative plan and follow-up for refractive surgery patients, and how to enhance success.
• Compare and Contrast PRK, LASIK, and SMILE.
• Review who is a great candidate for an implantable collamer lens and when to leverage this technology.
• Update attendees on the evolving IOL options for a patient who desires a refractive lens exchange (RLE).



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Getting to know our speakers

Dr. Mitch Ibach 

Dr. Mitch Ibach is a residency trained optometrist at Vance Thompson Vision in Sioux Falls, SD. Dr. Ibach attended the Pacific University College of Optometry where he graduated summa cum laude. Mitch completed his residency training at Minnesota Eye Consultants with a concentration on cornea, refractive surgery, external disease and glaucoma. In September of 2014, he joined Vance Thompson Vision to focus on advanced anterior segment surgery care and pathology. Mitch is a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry, an Intrepid Eye Society member, a board member for the International Keratoconus Academy (IKA), a member with the American Optometric Association, Optometric Glaucoma Society (OGS), and the South Dakota Optometric Society. Dr. Ibach is the residency co-coordinator at Vance Thompson Vision, and is also an adjunct clinical faculty for the Illinois College of Optometry and the Pikesville College of Optometry.