CONVERSATION LAB
Presbyopia correction at the time of cataract surgery is becoming a hotter and hotter topic as more and more of our patients seek out and expect reading vision post cataract surgery. For surgeons, there are many factors to consider when getting started with presbyopia correction at the start of cataract surgery. Surgeons already offering these options could likely improve their presentation of the options.
Patient conversations might even be the most important part of presbyopia correction. It’s so important for a patient to be well informed so that they can make a smart decision based on their own priorities and circumstances as to what sort of IOL they might wish to receive. There is no one size fits all model, and every option has it’s own pros and cons.
One of the best ways to improve our patient consents and conversations is by watching and learning from peers …. Only we hardly ever do that! We figure out our pitch ourselves, refining it over time and (hopefully) shortening it to an amount of detail that presents the relative pros and cons in an understandable and informative way without being overwhelming.
At GENEYE we have developed a unique way to practice and refine these conversations with tips and improvements from our peers. Pre-vocational trainees and students will learn how to consent for cataract surgery, whilst advanced trainees and consultants will practice and refine their consent for presbyopia correction options. You’ll be surprised how this conversation that we have just about every day can be improved with a few tweaks and a bit of input!
Feel free to check out our podcast episode on this topic ahead of the live event.