Deep Dive Astigmatism: Master Astigmatism in Cataract Surgery

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:

1. Explore the impact of astigmatism on cataract surgery outcomes.
2. Acquire practical plug-and-play techniques for seamless astigmatism correction in various surgical contexts.
3. Refine preoperative assessment skills to accurately diagnose and quantify astigmatism in diverse patient populations.
4. Demonstrate proficiency in selecting and executing surgical options, tailored to individual patient needs.
5. Master intra-operative techniques for precise Toric IOL alignment and astigmatism refinement.
6. Develop strategies for managing complications and challenges with finesse and assurance.
7. Implement postoperative care protocols to optimise visual outcomes and ensure patient satisfaction.
8. Enhance patient counselling skills to effectively communicate astigmatism correction options and expectations.