Fundamentals of Laser Refractive Surgery 1.1
Learn the fundamentals of Laser Refractive Eye Surgery in this foundational course. Participants will learn the fundamentals of laser refractive eye surgery to assess and manage patients referred for laser eye surgery and dry eye. This course will also cover corneal and adjunctive imaging across six modules.
Master the fundamentals of Laser Refractive Surgery
This six-module program is designed to equip you with the essential knowledge and foundational skills required to assess suitability of patients for laser refractive eye surgery. You will learn the epidemiology of refractive error, how to assess for indications and contraindications for laser refractive surgery and how to perform corneal and other imaging assessments.
Why enrol?
Expert-Led Content: Gain knowledge from leading international experts.
Flexible Learning: Study at your own pace with online modules accessible around the clock.
Practical Skills: Learn management strategies applicable to real-world clinical scenarios.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with peers and faculty through discussion forums and live webinars.
Career Advancement: Enhance your skill set to better serve your patients and improve your professional profile.
By the end of the course, you will be proficient in conducting ocular assessments to support safe and effective surgical outcomes.
Who should enrol?
Ophthalmologists based anywhere in the world wanting to start performing laser refractive surgery or wanting to deepen their understanding of laser refractive surgery
Lecture Topics
- Refractive error, refraction and refractive surgery: an overview
- Laser suitability assessment 1
- Laser suitability assessment 2 (including consent)
- Dry eye assessment and management
- Corneal imaging
- Corneal imaging and adjunctive imaging
Learning outcomes
- -Have an understanding of the epidemiology and international health and visual impact of refractive error and the role of laser refractive surgery
- -Assess suitability for laser refractive surgery and understand the metrics and variables involved
- -Assess the ocular surface and outline appropriate measures that can be undertaken to address issues prior to laser refractive surgery
- -Interpret corneal topography and other commonly used imaging modalities for the purpose of assessing suitability for laser refractive surgery
Course Delivery Method
6 pre-recorded lectures, released weekly, accessible online.
Online "live" tutorials with presentation and discussion of cases by course participants.
Q&A via online discussion boards.
Course Pre-Requisites
Participants in this course should be advanced ophthalmology trainees or ophthalmologists.
Additional Information
This course commences on Monday 28 September and closes on Friday 6 November.
Live tutorials will be held from 6:30-8:30pm on:
Tuesday 13 October
Tuesday 20 October
Tuesday 3 November
For terms and conditions, please view here
Registration
Online registration not available.