Office-based surgical suites (OBS) are transforming how cataract surgery is delivered, so don’t miss this cutting-edge course offering clinical pearls and tips for maximizing today’s cataract surgery outcomes. From pre-operative care and effective, personalized IOL selection, to surgical innovations and post-operative management, a colleague who’s already done it shares how you, too, can be a part of or partner with a modern, office-based cataract surgery suite that successfully suits everyone, including patients, insurers, and providers.
Learning Objectives:
Upon conclusion of this activity, attendees will be able to:
Review patient selection criteria for cataract surgery, including medical necessity requirements and personalized IOL selection
Enhance attendees’ understanding of modern cataract surgery techniques & intraoperative equipment.
Discuss appropriate post-operative management of the cataract surgery patient, including current standards of care and emerging trends, as well as diagnosis & management of complications.
Examine the progression of cataract surgery from hospitals to Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASC) and now to Office-Based Suites (OBS), including the benefits and challenges of each setting for providers, insurers, and patients.
Present a template for successful implementation of an office-based cataract surgery suite, including construction, scheduling, credentialing, legal, and insurance considerations
