Introduction to Cataract Surgery

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Approx. 10 hours to complete

Course Summary

Learn the techniques of cataract surgery from renowned ophthalmologists and surgeons. This course covers the basics of cataract surgery, including preoperative evaluation, surgical techniques and postoperative care.

Key Learning Points

  • Gain knowledge and skills in the field of cataract surgery
  • Understand the preoperative evaluation and surgical techniques
  • Learn about the postoperative care and management

Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have

    • USA: $200,000 - $300,000
    • India: ₹6,00,000 - ₹20,00,000
    • Spain: €60,000 - €120,000
    • USA: $200,000 - $300,000
    • India: ₹6,00,000 - ₹20,00,000
    • Spain: €60,000 - €120,000

    • USA: $250,000 - $400,000
    • India: ₹8,00,000 - ₹25,00,000
    • Spain: €70,000 - €150,000
    • USA: $200,000 - $300,000
    • India: ₹6,00,000 - ₹20,00,000
    • Spain: €60,000 - €120,000

    • USA: $250,000 - $400,000
    • India: ₹8,00,000 - ₹25,00,000
    • Spain: €70,000 - €150,000

    • USA: $30,000 - $50,000
    • India: ₹2,00,000 - ₹6,00,000
    • Spain: €14,000 - €20,000

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Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the basics of cataract surgery
  • Gain knowledge in preoperative evaluation and surgical techniques
  • Learn about postoperative care and management

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

  • Basic knowledge of ophthalmology
  • Access to surgical equipment

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

  • Online
  • Self-paced

Similar Courses

  • Glaucoma Surgery
  • Retinal Surgery

Related Education Paths


Notable People in This Field

  • Dr. Amar Agarwal
  • Dr. Uday Devgan

Related Books

Description

This comprehensive course will give you the fundamental knowledge needed to begin performing cataract surgery by phacoemulsification and extracapsular removal. Each step from preoperative evaluation to postoperative care will be covered to help prepare you for the operating room.

Outline

  • Unit 1: Prior to the Operating Room
  • 01.01 - Preoperative Evaluation
  • 01.02 - Refractive goals
  • 01.03 - How to Choose an Intraocular Lens: Part 1
  • 01.04 - How to Choose an Intraocular Lens: Part 2
  • 01.05 - Perioperative Medications
  • Course Expectations
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  • READ: Unit 1 - Prior to the Operating Room
  • PRE-TEST
  • Unit 1 Content Quiz
  • Unit 2: In the Operating Room and Getting to the Cataract
  • 02.01 - Surg-onomics
  • 02.02 - Anesthesia
  • 02.03 - Wound Construction
  • 02.04 - Viscoelastics
  • 02.05 - Capsulorhexis
  • 02.06 - Hydrodissection and Hydrodelineation
  • READ: Unit 2 - In the Operating Room and Getting to the Cataract
  • Unit 2 Content Quiz
  • Unit 3: Removing the Cataract and Intraocular Lens Placement
  • 03.01 - Phacodynamics
  • 03.02 - Phacoemulsification Techniques: Divide & Conquer and Phaco Chop
  • 03.03 - Irrigation and Aspiration
  • 03.04 - IOL Materials and Design
  • 03.05 - Single Piece IOL loading and insertion
  • 03.06 - 3-Piece IOL Loading and Insertion
  • 03.07 - How to Insert an Anterior Chamber Lens Implant
  • READ: Unit 3 - Removing the Cataract and Intraocular Lens Placement
  • Unit 3 Content Quiz
  • Unit 4: Cataract Complications and Extras
  • 04.01 - Capsule Complications
  • 04.02 - Conversion to Extracapsular Cataract Extraction
  • 04.03 - Capsular Tension Rings (13:07)
  • 04.04 - Small Pupil (14:00)
  • 04.05 - Astigmatism management in Cataract Surgery
  • 04.06 - Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgery
  • READ: Unit 4 - Cataract Complications and Extras
  • Post-course Survey
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  • Unit 4 Content Quiz
  • POST-TEST
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Approx. 10 hours to complete
Elizabeth Du, M.D.
University of Michigan
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Elizabeth Du, M.D.

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