Alcon Experience Center: Basic Biometry Course
A Workshop surgeons or opticians with experience in IOL calculation, pre-operative and post-operative ophthalmic measurements and biometry.
Alcon Experience Center: Basic Biometry Course
A Workshop surgeons or opticians with experience in IOL calculation, pre-operative and post-operative ophthalmic measurements and biometry.
Alcon Experience Center
World Trade Center Almeda Park,
Plaça de la Pau s/n - Building 8 - Floor 3
08940 Barcelona
alcon.experiencecenter@alcon.com
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Basisinformation
Datum17.05.2024WorkshopBarcelonaSpracheEnglischVeranstalterAlcon Experience Center
OrganisatorAlcon Experience Center
World Trade Center Almeda Park,
Plaça de la Pau s/n - Building 8 - Floor 3
08940 Barcelona
alcon.experiencecenter@alcon.com -
VERANSTALTUNGSORT
Alcon Experience Center
World Trade Center Almeda Park, Plaça de la Pau s/n - Building 8 - Floor 3
08940 Barcelona, ES -
Programm
Content
Why good biometry important
- Common sources of error, different components for IOL Power calculation
- Effective Lens Position (ELP)
- Lens Constant – What is it? And it is possible to optimize? How can you work with it and improve your lens choice
Understanding your diagnostic devices
- Biometer- Acoustic contact, immersion, Optical biometer
- SSOCT
- Topographers (Basics of topography in relation to biometry)
Understanding Axial length measurement
- Steps to acquire good measurement
- Common mistakes to avoid and understanding validation criteria
Understanding corneal power measurement (Keratometry)
- Understand how Keratometry is measured in different equipment
- (if it is an anterior keratometry or total corneal power
- keratometry). Understand the relation between anterior and posterior
- Steps to acquire good measurement
- Common mistakes to avoid and understanding validation criteria
Understanding Astigmatism
- Understanding Astigmatism
- Role of posterior corneal Astigmatism
- Understanding Surgical Induced Astigmatism (SIA) & Calculation
IOL Calculation formulae Overview
- Normal eye • Hyperopic eye & Myopic eye
- Bag-to-sulcus conversion
Choosing Postoperative target Refraction
Case scenarios for discussion
- Normal cases from daily practice
- Case studies for interaction
Hands-On Content
Dry Lab
- ARGOS® Biometer
- Online IOL Calculator Exercises
(ESCRS IOL Calculator or Barrett Universal II
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Gebühren
Fachärzte/-innenGebühren abunbekanntOptometristen/-innenGebühren abunbekanntThe participant is responsible for organizing and funding their own travel and accommodation to attend the Basic courses.
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Buchung / Anmeldung
Please contact the organiser directly for further information.
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Zertifizierung
Zertifizierung unbekannt