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.
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Introduction to Cataract Surgery
University of MichiganAbout this Course
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
3 hours to complete
Unit 1: Prior to the Operating Room
3 hours to complete
5 videos (Total 95 min), 3 readings, 2 quizzes
2 hours to complete
Unit 2: In the Operating Room and Getting to the Cataract
2 hours to complete
6 videos (Total 84 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz
2 hours to complete
Unit 3: Removing the Cataract and Intraocular Lens Placement
2 hours to complete
7 videos (Total 71 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz
3 hours to complete
Unit 4: Cataract Complications and Extras
3 hours to complete
6 videos (Total 74 min), 3 readings, 2 quizzes
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- 5 stars85.15%
- 4 stars12.50%
- 3 stars1.56%
- 1 star0.78%
TOP REVIEWS FROM INTRODUCTION TO CATARACT SURGERY
by JRJun 11, 2017
Excellent course for introducing to cataract surgery and knowing basic concepts no one can miss before doing it in practice.
by BHDec 20, 2018
Great way to know the basics of Cataratct Surgery!
by JMAug 10, 2019
Very thorough course, really enjoyed the content! Thanks for making this available:)
by SJun 7, 2021
This course is highly informative and helps improve ones basic skills in the field of ophthalmology.
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