Modern approach in Vitreoretinal surgery - 4 November 2021
This course is ideal for optometrists, nurses, fellows and surgeons who are looking to update their knowledge on common aspects of Vitreoretinal surgery. We will discuss the major issues in the management of the macula in RRD repair, macular hole surgery, timing of vitrectomy in diabetic tractional retinal detachment, trauma, uveitis and complications of cataract surgery. This course aims to provide insights to the frequent questions that arise in daily clinical practice. Chaired by Tom Williamson and Anna Grabowska. The course will take place via Zoom from 10.00 - 14.15.
Programme
10.00 – 10.05 Welcome
10.05 – 10.20 Urgency of RRD repair
10.20 – 10.35 Postoperative posturing
10.35 – 10.50 Suprachoroidal buckling
10.50 – 11.10 Discussion
11.10 – 11.25 Macular hole: Large holes and their management
11.25 – 11.30 Discussion
11.30 – 12.00 Break
12.00 – 12.15 Tractional RD: timing of surgery
12.15 – 12.30 Trauma: early or delayed vitrectomy
12.30 – 12.45 Discussion
12.45 – 13.00 Endophthalmitis: early vs late intervention
13.00 – 13.15 Vitrectomy in Posterior Uveitis, diagnosis and therapy
13.15 – 13.30 Discussion
13.30 – 13.45 Complications of cataract surgery: dropped nucleus
13.45 – 14.00 Secondary IOL, a vitreoretinal perspective
14.00 – 14.15 Discussion