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Fundamentals of Laser Refractive Surgery 1.1

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$Fundamentals of Laser Refractive Surgery 1.1$

Master the fundamentals of Laser Refractive Surgery

This six-module program is designed to equip you with the essential knowledge and foundational skills required to assess suitability of patients for laser refractive eye surgery. You will learn the epidemiology of refractive error, how to assess for indications and contraindications for laser refractive surgery and how to perform corneal and other imaging assessments.

Why enrol?

Expert-Led Content: Gain knowledge from leading international experts.

Flexible Learning: Study at your own pace with online modules accessible around the clock.

Practical Skills: Learn management strategies applicable to real-world clinical scenarios.

Networking Opportunities: Connect with peers and faculty through discussion forums and live webinars.

Career Advancement: Enhance your skill set to better serve your patients and improve your professional profile.

By the end of the course, you will be proficient in conducting ocular assessments to support safe and effective surgical outcomes.

Who should enrol?

Ophthalmologists based anywhere in the world wanting to start performing laser refractive surgery or wanting to deepen their understanding of laser refractive surgery

Lecture Topics

Refractive error, refraction and refractive surgery: an overview
Laser suitability assessment 1
Laser suitability assessment 2 (including consent)
Dry eye assessment and management
Corneal imaging
Corneal imaging and adjunctive imaging

Learning outcomes

-Have an understanding of the epidemiology and international health and visual impact of refractive error and the role of laser refractive surgery
-Assess suitability for laser refractive surgery and understand the metrics and variables involved
-Assess the ocular surface and outline appropriate measures that can be undertaken to address issues prior to laser refractive surgery
-Interpret corneal topography and other commonly used imaging modalities for the purpose of assessing suitability for laser refractive surgery

Course Delivery Method

6 pre-recorded lectures, released weekly, accessible online.
Online "live" tutorials with presentation and discussion of cases by course participants.
Q&A via online discussion boards.

Course Pre-Requisites

Participants in this course should be advanced ophthalmology trainees or ophthalmologists.

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Course fees
Standard	$1,648
Alumni/Staff	Please contact [email protected]

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Colin Chan Professor Colin Chan is a senior clinical academic and ophthalmic surgeon with over two decades of clinical experience as a corneal, cataract and refractive subspecialist at Australia’s largest private refractive practice where he is currently the managing partner. He is recognized nationally and internationally as a key opinion leader in the field with numerous invited lectures and panel chairs at national and international level. Professor Chan has adjunct professorial academic appointments at three universities: the University of Sydney, the Chinese University of Hong Kong, and the University of Canberra. He is currently the Academic Coordinator for the postgraduate ophthalmology short courses program and cataract and refractive surgery modules at the University of Sydney. He is the Convenor of the Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology (APAO) Satellite Congress Program and Secretary of the APAO Standing Congress Committee. Read More	True

Colin Chan

Professor Colin Chan is a senior clinical academic and ophthalmic surgeon with over two decades of clinical experience as a corneal, cataract and refractive subspecialist at Australia’s largest private refractive practice where he is currently the managing partner. He is recognized nationally and internationally as a key opinion leader in the field with numerous invited lectures and panel chairs at national and international level. Professor Chan has adjunct professorial academic appointments at three universities: the University of Sydney, the Chinese University of Hong Kong, and the University of Canberra. He is currently the Academic Coordinator for the postgraduate ophthalmology short courses program and cataract and refractive surgery modules at the University of Sydney. He is the Convenor of the Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology (APAO) Satellite Congress Program and Secretary of the APAO Standing Congress Committee.

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