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.
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Introduction to Cataract Surgery
Universidad de Míchigan
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Programa - Qué aprenderás en este curso
3 horas para completar
Unit 1: Prior to the Operating Room
This unit describes what needs to take place prior to getting the patient to the operating room. Although this unit may seem trivial, knowing when to make the decision to do surgery, having a good informed consent discussion, selecting an intraocular lens and anesthetic type are critical to a successful surgery and happy patient.
3 horas para completar
5 videos (Total 95 minutos), 3 lecturas, 2 cuestionarios
5 videos
01.02 - Refractive goals23m
01.03 - How to Choose an Intraocular Lens: Part 113m
01.04 - How to Choose an Intraocular Lens: Part 2 24m
01.05 - Perioperative Medications 15m
3 lecturas
Course Expectations10m
Help us learn more about you!10m
READ: Unit 1 - Prior to the Operating Room10m
2 ejercicios de práctica
PRE-TEST30m
Unit 1 Content Quiz30m
2 horas para completar
Unit 2: In the Operating Room and Getting to the Cataract
This unit begins in the operating room after the patient is prepped and draped. It covers each step needed for you to access the lens. Once you begin operating, you will realize that each step of surgery has a domino effect. If the beginning steps are not done skillfully, it will make the rest of the case more difficult.
2 horas para completar
6 videos (Total 84 minutos), 1 lectura, 1 cuestionario
6 videos
02.02 - Anesthesia 18m
02.03 - Wound Construction 12m
02.04 - Viscoelastics 15m
02.05 - Capsulorhexis 17m
02.06 - Hydrodissection and Hydrodelineation 6m
1 lectura
READ: Unit 2 - In the Operating Room and Getting to the Cataract10m
1 ejercicio de práctica
Unit 2 Content Quiz30m
2 horas para completar
Unit 3: Removing the Cataract and Intraocular Lens Placement
This unit is where all the fun begins. The lectures cover lens and cortex removal. We also discuss intraocular lenses and their insertion into the eye. While lens removal is the most critical step of surgery, it is also where the most serious complications occur, so pay attention!
2 horas para completar
7 videos (Total 71 minutos), 1 lectura, 1 cuestionario
7 videos
03.02 - Phacoemulsification Techniques: Divide & Conquer and Phaco Chop 14m
03.03 - Irrigation and Aspiration8m
03.04 - IOL Materials and Design 16m
03.05 - Single Piece IOL loading and insertion 3m
03.06 - 3-Piece IOL Loading and Insertion 5m
03.07 - How to Insert an Anterior Chamber Lens Implant 3m
1 lectura
READ: Unit 3 - Removing the Cataract and Intraocular Lens Placement10m
1 ejercicio de práctica
Unit 3 Content Quiz30m
3 horas para completar
Unit 4: Cataract Complications and Extras
This unit covers some additional tools and strategies you will need to manage complications and difficult cataracts. Just like every person isn’t the same, neither is every cataract. Fortunately, we have many tips and tricks that will help you succeed no matter what type of cataract you tackle.
3 horas para completar
6 videos (Total 74 minutos), 2 lecturas, 2 cuestionarios
6 videos
04.02 - Conversion to Extracapsular Cataract Extraction15m
04.03 - Capsular Tension Rings (13:07)13m
04.04 - Small Pupil (14:00)14m
04.05 - Astigmatism management in Cataract Surgery 7m
04.06 - Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgery7m
2 lecturas
READ: Unit 4 - Cataract Complications and Extras10m
Post-course Survey10m
2 ejercicios de práctica
Unit 4 Content Quiz30m
POST-TEST40m
Revisiones
Principales revisiones sobre INTRODUCTION TO CATARACT SURGERY
por GBAug 5, 2018
This is a great way to learn more about cataract surgery before facing this challenging but rewarding world! A "MUST" for any ophthalmology resident!
por MMAug 14, 2019
Excellent for beginners and those who wish to review. A complete package covering all aspects of Cataract Surgery.
por ASDec 25, 2016
Excellent introductory course for those beginning to learn and perform cataract surgery!
por MANov 27, 2016
FULL OF ALL INFORMATION AND TEACHING FOR BEGINNERS CATARACT SURGEONS\n\nVERY NICE COURSE
por JMAug 10, 2019
Very thorough course, really enjoyed the content! Thanks for making this available:)
por ENNov 22, 2017
Every ophthalmology resident definitely needs this!
por BHDec 20, 2018
Great way to know the basics of Cataratct Surgery!
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