Short Term Keratoplasty Courses for the aspiring Corneal Surgeon. A step by step approach would be followed.These courses are ideal for the surgeons who want to start with Keratoplasty practise.
Basic Keratoplasty Training
Our Basic Keratoplasty Course is suitable for Ophthalmologists with interest in Corneal Diseases and surgery, but with minimal or no experience in Cornea. This course is of 2 weeks duration.
The training would involve
- Lectures.
- Instructional Videos on Different Techniques of Corneal Surgeries.
- Observation/ Assisting in Live Corneal Surgeries.
- Step by Step Approach on Various Treatment procedures.
- Wet Lab.
- Candidates will be provided with reading material and DVD of surgeries at the end of the course.
- Every Candidate will receive a certificate at the end of the course.
The Course would cover
1. Corneal suturing - basic skills
2. PK - suturing - astigmatism management
3. Corneal topography, specular microscopy, Pachymetry.
4. Clinical case studies of corneal and ocular surface problems
5. Ocular allergies
6. Corneal infections
7. Dry eye management
8. Pterygium management
9. Lid disorders and their management
10. Any other issues of interest to the trainee.
Advanced Keratoplasty Training
Advanced Keratoplasty Training.
Our Advanced Keratoplasty Course is suitable for Ophthalmologists who are practising corneal surgeons, but would like to upgrade their skills.. This course is of 2 weeks duration. Participants will have a step by step training in Advanced keratoplasties.
The training would involve
- Lectures.
- Instructional Videos on Different Techniques of Corneal Surgeries.
- Observation/ Assisting in Live Corneal Surgeries.
- Step by Step Approach on Various Treatment procedures.
- Wet Lab. ( Anterior and Posterior Lamellar )
- Candidates will be provided with reading material and DVD of surgeries at the end of the course.
- Every Candidate will receive a certificate at the end of the Course.
The course would cover.
1. Anterior lamellar surgery
2. Posterior lamellar surgery
3. Collagen cross linking
4. Tectonic corneal surgery
5. LASIK and its complications
