| Descriptors |
- Understand and apply advanced knowledge of cataract and refractive conditions and practice.
- Independently lead and manage cataract clinics.
- Investigate, diagnose, and manage post-operative complications such as:
- Endophthalmitis
- refractive surprise
- cystoid macular oedema
- corneal decompensation
- Co-manage patients with anterior or posterior segment subspecialists, where appropriate.
- Apply knowledge and skills in a flexible manner.
- Utilise existing skills to novel situations.
- Adapt management strategies to take account of patients’ informed preferences, particular circumstances, age and co-morbidities, respecting patient autonomy.
- Manage the uncertainty of treatment success or failure and communicate effectively with patients were there is uncertainty.
- Manage the personal challenge of coping with uncertainty.
- Evaluate published developments in cataract and refractive knowledge and practice and modify own practice appropriately.
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