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.
Introduction to Cataract Surgery
Introduction to Cataract Surgery
Instructor: Elizabeth Du, M.D.
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1 week at 10 hours a week
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What you'll learn
Understand the fundamentals of how to perform each step of cataract surgery successfully.
Understand how to manage cataract surgery challenges.
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There are 4 modules in this course
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.
What's included
5 videos3 readings2 assignments1 discussion prompt
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.
What's included
6 videos1 reading1 assignment1 discussion prompt
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!
What's included
7 videos1 reading1 assignment1 discussion prompt
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.
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6 videos3 readings2 assignments1 discussion prompt
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AS
5
Reviewed on Dec 25, 2016
Excellent introductory course for those beginning to learn and perform cataract surgery!
JM
5
Reviewed on Aug 10, 2019
Very thorough course, really enjoyed the content! Thanks for making this available:)
S
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Reviewed on Jun 7, 2021
This course is highly informative and helps improve ones basic skills in the field of ophthalmology.
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