OPT-7510 Ophthalmic Lasers
The Ophthalmic Laser course explains surgical evaluation and management including pre-operative candidate selection, pre-surgical testing, and patient counseling and preparation. Post-operative management and complications are also presented. Ophthalmic laser topics include basic laser physics and tissue interactions, laser safety and hazards, indications and contraindications for specific laser procedures, laser procedure protocols, and post-operative management. Students will perform simulated ophthalmic laser surgery in the Ophthalmic Laser laboratory.