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| Theoretical background |
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Physiological, geometric optics specifically related to refractive surgery
Aberrations theory; Topography; Optical coherence tomography
Measuring devices and their calibration
Excimer laser physics and laser-tissue interaction; Ablation pattern design |
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| Clinical aspect |
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Clinical factors that influence aberrations/topography
Factors that influence measurements
Various modalities of refractive surgery today and their indications
Pre- operative assessments and patient selection
Decision tree in excimer laser surgery
Refractive surgery results assessment and nomograms |
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Pre - operative assessments
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patient selection
Detailed case studies and
extensive discussions
Hands-on experience with
diagnostic
tools
Hands-on experience
microkeratome
and laser (wetlab) |
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| Administration |
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Patient file forms and administrative aspect
Patient administrative system, marketing, statistics
Consent forms, legal aspects and medico-legal issues |
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| Evaluation |
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Participants will be evaluated through multiple-choice tests after each session, as well as for their overall performance during wet-lab and other practical activities.
The participants shall be rewarded the Certificate of Completion. |
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