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Introduction to Cataract Surgery
  • Level Expert
  • Duration 10 hours
  • Course by University of Michigan
  • Offered by

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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.

Modules

UNIT 1

    • 5 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • PRE-TEST
  • Unit 1 Content Quiz

1 Discussions

  • Unit 1 Discussion

5 Videos

  • 01.01 - Preoperative Evaluation
  • 01.02 - Refractive goals
  • 01.03 - How to Choose an Intraocular Lens: Part 1
  • 01.04 - How to Choose an Intraocular Lens: Part 2
  • 01.05 - Perioperative Medications

3 Readings

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  • READ: Unit 1 - Prior to the Operating Room

UNIT 2

    • 6 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Unit 2 Content Quiz

1 Discussions

  • Unit 2 Discussion

6 Videos

  • 02.01 - Surg-onomics
  • 02.02 - Anesthesia
  • 02.03 - Wound Construction
  • 02.04 - Viscoelastics
  • 02.05 - Capsulorhexis
  • 02.06 - Hydrodissection and Hydrodelineation

1 Readings

  • READ: Unit 2 - In the Operating Room and Getting to the Cataract

UNIT 3

    • 7 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Unit 3 Content Quiz

1 Discussions

  • Unit 3 Discussion

7 Videos

  • 03.01 - Phacodynamics
  • 03.02 - Phacoemulsification Techniques: Divide & Conquer and Phaco Chop
  • 03.03 - Irrigation and Aspiration
  • 03.04 - IOL Materials and Design
  • 03.05 - Single Piece IOL loading and insertion
  • 03.06 - 3-Piece IOL Loading and Insertion
  • 03.07 - How to Insert an Anterior Chamber Lens Implant

1 Readings

  • READ: Unit 3 - Removing the Cataract and Intraocular Lens Placement

UNIT 4

    • 6 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Unit 4 Content Quiz
  • POST-TEST

1 Discussions

  • Unit 4 Discussion

6 Videos

  • 04.01 - Capsule Complications
  • 04.02 - Conversion to Extracapsular Cataract Extraction
  • 04.03 - Capsular Tension Rings (13:07)
  • 04.04 - Small Pupil (14:00)
  • 04.05 - Astigmatism management in Cataract Surgery
  • 04.06 - Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgery

3 Readings

  • READ: Unit 4 - Cataract Complications and Extras
  • Post-course Survey
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Unlock the essential skills for cataract surgery with this expert-level course. Dive into phacoemulsification and extracapsular techniques, covering everything from preoperative evaluation to postoperative care. Perfect for health and fitness professionals, this 600-minute Coursera course equips you for the operating room. Available with a Starter subscription.

Elizabeth Du, M.D.
Instructor

Elizabeth Du, M.D.