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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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
3 hours to complete
Unit 1: Prior to the Operating Room
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
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
2 hours to complete
7 videos (Total 71 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz
3 hours to complete
Unit 4: Cataract Complications and Extras
3 hours to complete
6 videos (Total 74 min), 3 readings, 2 quizzes
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- 5 stars85.21%
- 4 stars12.45%
- 3 stars1.55%
- 1 star0.77%
TOP REVIEWS FROM INTRODUCTION TO CATARACT SURGERY
by CPNov 28, 2020
Great course. How can I get my course certificate?
by PDFeb 1, 2021
One of the best course in cataract surgery. Very well explained in details by all the faculties. Glad to be a part of it
by JMAug 10, 2019
Very thorough course, really enjoyed the content! Thanks for making this available:)
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.
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