Alcon Experience Center Barcelona
Refractive Cataract Surgery – Astigmatism Management Course
Advanced Cataract
Course Details
Audience
Experienced cataract surgeons interested in advancing their knowledge on the use of Toric IOLs in optimising refractive outcomes for their patients.
Objectives
Gain a comprehensive understanding of astigmatism management during cataract surgery and the use of Toric IOLs. Discuss measurements and formulae, managing patient selection, education and expectations with exposure to the latest biometry and image guided technology.
Course Topics
- Introduction of Refractive Cataract Surgery
- Preparation, patient selection and patient education
Improving Toric IOL outcomes through evaluation of corneal astigmatism measurement Understanding Toric IOL calculators Patient selection for Toric IOL Patient education for Toric IOL - Post-operative management
Immediate post-op (best practice to prevent rotation) How to address post-op refraction error
- Overview of astigmatism management during cataract surgery
Epidemiology of astigmatism and Toric IOL implantation Concept of total corneal astigmatism Options for surgical correction of astigmatism during cataract surgery - Surgical tips and pearls for Toric IOL implantation
Marking, implantation, and alignment Toric IOL in challenging case scenarios and complication management - Dry lab / Wet lab
Toric IOL insertion and alignment Image-guided systems (VERION™) and manual marking ARGOS® Biometer Toric IOL calculation with Barrett Toric Calculator (BTC) SMART Educator demonstration
REGISTRATION DETAILS
Registration for this course is by invitation. If you are interested in this course, please contact your local Alcon representative.
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