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Beyond Correction: Integrating Mental Health and Functional Outcomes in the Management of Keratoconus

 
 

This presentation explores the sustained psychosocial and functional impact of vision rehabilitation in keratoconus patients. It extends upon previous work on psychological responses post-correction, examining neuroadaptive changes, health-related quality of life (HRQoL), and long-term patient satisfaction. This presentation also reviews emerging clinical frameworks for holistic keratoconus care.

Almost 1200 attended our event and we received amazing feedback!

Feedback from anonymous survey:

  • Spouse overheard the meeting and thought it was pre-recorded because Dr. Bhagat was so well-spoken. “Like a podcast!” - high praise :)

  • The presenter is both knowledgeable and empathetic to her patients, which is what we need more of with chronic eye health conditions. Great job!

  • Such a refreshing and crucial approach to patient care and education. I feel Dr. Bhagat’s empathetic patient care can be applied not only to keratoconus patients but really all patients with sight threatening conditions.

  • What a tremendous presentation! It offered a fresh new perspective into the treatment and management of keratoconus! Very well done!

  • Thank you for reminding us to see patients from a different perspective.

  • This was excellent! A unique perspective on the diagnosis of keratoconus on a patient. We often do not think of the affects of our diagnosis on the patient.

  • My favorite lecturer to date!

  • This is exceptional education. I am so appreciative of your ideas on our Keratoconus patients.

  • This is a very interesting aspect of the mental challenges that patients with corneal ectasia often experience. I have seen the countenance and physical appearance change for the better in some patients after their vision has been improved by the fitting of corneal or scleral GP CL's.

  • I appreciate the perspective of considering the patient's mental wellness during discussions

  • Thank you for going over the emotional and mental issues involved with keratoconus. It was a good lecture.

  • Great Keratoconus & mental health pearls. Thanks Woo U!

  • I like the asking the patient “what had they found out through their google search “ . I like using that as a talking/teaching point.

  • Very different perspective in a good way. Lots to think about when talking to patients with KC or other va reducing conditions.

Speaker: Kriti Bhagat, OD, FAAO

Moderator: Dr. Ariel Cerenzie

COPE ID: 98204-GO

Category: General Optometry

This event is COPE approved for 1 hour of CE credit.

Thank you to Glaukos for providing an educational grant for this event.

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