Course Director: Milind Pande
Faculty: Ashraf Armia, Laura Maubon, Mayank Nanavaty,
Course Overview:
Embark on a transformative journey through this dynamic course, tailored to empower ophthalmologists and cataract surgeons with the expertise needed to master astigmatism management in cataract surgery. Through a blend interactive sessions based using real world clinical scenarios delegates will learn practical plug-and-play skills to confidently navigate every aspect of astigmatism correction in their clinical practice.
Course Objectives:
- Explore the impact of astigmatism on cataract surgery outcomes.
- Acquire practical plug-and-play techniques for seamless astigmatism correction in various surgical contexts.
- Refine preoperative assessment skills to accurately diagnose and quantify astigmatism in diverse patient populations.
- Demonstrate proficiency in selecting and executing surgical options, tailored to individual patient needs.
- Master intra-operative techniques for precise Toric IOL alignment and astigmatism refinement.
- Develop strategies for managing complications and challenges with finesse and assurance.
- Implement postoperative care protocols to optimise visual outcomes and ensure patient satisfaction.
- Enhance patient counselling skills to effectively communicate astigmatism correction options and expectations.
