About this course: This comprehensive course will give you the fundamental knowledge needed to begin performing cataract surgery by phacoemulsification and extracapsular removal. Each step from preoperative evaluation to postoperative care will be covered to help prepare you for the operating room.
Created by: University of Michigan
Taught by: Elizabeth Du, M.D., Clinical Assistant Professor
Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences, Kellogg Eye Center
| Level | Advanced |
| Language | English |
| How To Pass | Pass all graded assignments to complete the course. |
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Syllabus
WEEK 1
Unit 1: Prior to the Operating Room
This unit describes what needs to take place prior to getting the patient to the operating room. Although this unit may seem trivial, knowing when to make the decision to do surgery, having a good informed consent discussion, selecting an intraocular lens and ...
5 videos, 2 readings
Graded: PRE-TEST
Graded: Unit 1 Content Quiz
WEEK 2
Unit 2: In the Operating Room and Getting to the Cataract
This unit begins in the operating room after the patient is prepped and draped. It covers each step needed for you to access the lens. Once you begin operating, you will realize that each step of surgery has a domino effect. If the beginning steps are not done...
6 videos, 1 reading
Graded: Unit 2 Content Quiz
WEEK 3
Unit 3: Removing the Cataract and Intraocular Lens Placement
This unit is where all the fun begins. The lectures cover lens and cortex removal. We also discuss intraocular lenses and their insertion into the eye. While lens removal is the most critical step of surgery, it is also where the most serious complications occ...
7 videos, 1 reading
Graded: Unit 3 Content Quiz
WEEK 4
Unit 4: Cataract Complications and Extras
This unit covers some additional tools and strategies you will need to manage complications and difficult cataracts. Just like every person isn’t the same, neither is every cataract. Fortunately, we have many tips and tricks that will help you succeed no matte...
6 videos, 1 reading
Graded: Unit 4 Content Quiz
Graded: POST-TEST
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Excellent introductory course for those beginning to learn and perform cataract surgery!
FULL OF ALL INFORMATION AND TEACHING FOR BEGINNERS CATARACT SURGEONS
VERY NICE COURSE
excellent
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A nice Course explaining the very basics of cataract surgery. Almost all areas covered, but for some topics videos can be added along with the theory lecture. More links to youtube videos explaining your point of view would be welcome. Nice initiative but I hope they keep on adding slightly more detail to the Videos in future editions.