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
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Approx. 10 hours to complete
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Subtitles: English
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14%
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14%
got a pay increase or promotion
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100% online
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Flexible deadlines
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Advanced Level
Approx. 10 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: English
Offered by
University of Michigan
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
3 hours to complete
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 hours to complete
5 videos (Total 95 min), 3 readings, 2 quizzes
2 hours to complete
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 hours to complete
6 videos (Total 84 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz
2 hours to complete
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 hours to complete
7 videos (Total 71 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz
3 hours to complete
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 hours to complete
6 videos (Total 74 min), 3 readings, 2 quizzes
Reviews
TOP REVIEWS FROM INTRODUCTION TO CATARACT SURGERY
by PMNov 5, 2020
More definitions of terminologies used. Do not assume that candidate has any knowledge of vocabularies used in Ophthalmic conditions.\n\nAlso origin of terms used eg Phaco, emulsification, etc etc
by LGJun 8, 2020
Excellent course. Full of useful information. I would only have liked better that some slides with hard facts-data had their references written.
by SKJan 12, 2021
Great great course to understand the steps of Cataract surgeries especially prior to go to the OR to observe what the surgeon is doing.
by JRJun 11, 2017
Excellent course for introducing to cataract surgery and knowing basic concepts no one can miss before doing it in practice.
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