Description
Scientific Programme
Managing unexpected problems with the Nucleus
Dropping Nucleus
Conversion to ECCE
Endophthalmitis Prophylaxis and Treatment
Post Cataract Surgery Inflammation
Course Description
This course is intended to advise learners on managing problems that may occur during phacoemulsification surgery. Especially when the nucleus and/or neighbouring anatomical structures present unexpected problems. This includes:
Trouble making the chop and removing the pieces.
Posterior capsular rupture while nucleus is still present.
Dropping nucleus
Advanced methods to remove the nucleus and fragments from vitreous body
How to convert a planned phaco procedure to ECCE.
Rationale for conversion and risk assessment
Endophthalmitis prophylaxis
Use of pre-operative antibiotic drops
ESCRS guidelines.
Biological tests to evaluate qualitative and quantitative microbial load, and related treatments.
Managing long term post-surgery inflammation and infection
