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Introduction to the Program
Thanks to this completely online Master's Degree, you will master the most modern techniques of Refractive Surgery for the correction of a variety of Visual Defects”
A new report by the World Health Organization recognizes that the prevalence of Refractive Errors affects more than 2.2 billion people. In response, Refractive Surgery has become an effective option for correcting these Visual Defects. Among its main advantages are the rapid visual recovery and the reduction of dependence on glasses or contact lenses. For this reason, experts need to incorporate the most modern techniques into their daily clinical practice to optimize surgical outcomes, minimize complications, and broaden the spectrum of eligible patients. Only in this way can they ensure more personalized care based on evidence.
To facilitate this, TECH launches a pioneering Hybrid Master's Degree in Refractive Surgery. Designed by leading experts in this field, the academic path will delve into the optical principles of the human eye, including an advanced study of the cornea and its biomechanical properties. Additionally, the curriculum will explore the use of excimer laser and femtosecond laser platforms to enhance the precision of visual correction.
In this regard, the instructional content will provide various strategies to optimize the selection of the most appropriate treatment based on the patient's profile, considering both clinical and technological variables. As a result, graduates will gain advanced competencies to perform Refractive Surgery procedures with a high level of safety and efficacy.
Regarding methodology, the first part of this university program is delivered through the innovative Relearning system, ensuring a progressive and natural knowledge update. This way, professionals will only need a device with internet access to enter the Virtual Campus. Subsequently, graduates will complete a practical internship at a renowned institution specializing in Refractive Surgery. Additionally, this academic option will include 10 intensive Masterclasses led by a prestigious International Guest Director.
A renowned International Guest Director will offer 10 exclusive Masterclasses to explore the latest trends in Refractive Surgery”
This Hybrid Master's Degree in Refractive Surgery contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:
- Development of more than 100 practical cases presented by Refractive Surgery professionals
- Its graphic, schematic and practical contents provide essential information on those disciplines that are indispensable for professional practice
- All of this will be complemented by theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
- Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an internet connection
- Furthermore, you will be able to carry out an internship in one of the best companies
Explore the biomechanical modeling of the cornea to understand how its structural properties influence vision, diagnosis, and the planning of advanced ophthalmic interventions”
In this Master’s Degree proposal, which is professionalizing and hybrid, the program is aimed at the continuing education of Refractive Surgery professionals. The contents are based on the latest scientific evidence, and oriented in a didactic way to integrate theoretical knowledge into medical practice, and the theoretical-practical elements will facilitate the updating of knowledge and will allow decision making in patient management.
Thanks to its multimedia content developed with the latest educational technology, this will allow medical professionals to experience situated and contextualized learning, meaning a simulated environment that will provide immersive training for real-life situations. The design of this program is based on Problem-Based Learning, by means of which the student must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the program. For this purpose, students will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned experts.
You will dive deeper into the use of state-of-the-art surgical techniques such as excimer and femtosecond lasers”
‘Make the most of this opportunity to surround yourself with expert professionals and learn from their work methodology”
Syllabus
The instructional content of this university program will cover everything from the basic principles of human eye optics to therapeutic options for managing prevalent conditions such as Hypermetropia. In line with this, the syllabus will delve into the physical properties of light, advanced diagnostic methods, and the biomechanical characteristics of the cornea. Additionally, the educational materials will explore the use of cutting-edge tools such as topography. In this way, graduates will acquire advanced skills to design personalized interventions that will improve the long-term visual health of patients.
You will execute procedures with precision such as LASIK, SMILE, and even Refractive Surgery of the lens”
Module 1. Optics and Refractive Errors: Therapeutic Options
1.1. Optics of the Human Eye
1.1.1. General Aspects
1.1.2. Cornea
1.1.3. Lens
1.1.4. Wavefront
1.1.5. Reflection and Refraction Applied
1.1.6. Interference, Diffraction and Polarization
1.2. Geometric Optics
1.2.1. Fundamental Laws of Geometrical Optics
1.2.2. Characterization of Optical Systems
1.2.3. Ray Tracing
1.2.4. Optical Prisms
1.3. Examination of Refractive Errors
1.3.1. Schiascopy
1.3.2. Cylinder Conversion
1.3.3. Spherical Equivalent
1.3.4. Crossed Cylinders
1.4. Diagnostic Methods and Measures I
1.4.1. Quantification of Visual Acuity (VA)
1.4.2. Optotypes and Notation for Distance, Intermediate and Near Vision
1.4.3. Blur Curves
1.4.4. Evaluation of Visual Quality
1.5. Diagnostic Methods and Measures II
1.5.1. Contrast Sensitivity
1.5.2. Glare Measurements Halometry
1.5.3. Concept of Point Spread Function (PSF) and Modulation Transfer Function (MTF)
1.5.4. Optical Quality Analysis System
1.6. Diagnostic Methods and Measures III
1.6.1. Chromatic Vision
1.6.2. Pupil and Depth of Field and Depth of Focus
1.6.3. Importance of the Tear and the Ocular Surface in Visual Quality
1.6.4. Importance of Vitreous and Retina in Visual Quality
1.7. Myopia
1.7.1. Classification
1.7.2. Etiology
1.7.3. Optical Treatment
1.7.4. Medical-Surgical Treatment
1.8. Hyperopia
1.8.1. Classification
1.8.2. Etiology
1.8.3. Optical Treatment
1.8.4. Medical-Surgical Treatment
1.9. Astigmatism
1.9.1. Classification
1.9.2. Etiology
1.9.3. Optical Treatment
1.9.4. Medical-Surgical Treatment
1.10. Presbyopia
1.10.1. Etiology
1.10.2. Optical Treatment
1.10.3. Medical Treatment
1.10.4. Surgical Treatment
Module 2. Topographic, Aberrometric and Biomechanical Study of the Human Cornea
2.1. Morphostructural Characteristics of the Cornea
2.1.1. Corneal Morphology
2.1.2. Corneal Histology
2.1.3. Factors influencing corneal morphostructure
2.1.4. Evolution of Corneal Morphostructure
2.2. Corneal Topography
2.2.1. Topography Concept
2.2.2. Corneal Topography based on Placido Discs
2.2.3. Scheimpflug Camera Based Topography
2.2.4. Practical application of corneal topography to refractive surgery.
2.3. Aberrometry
2.3.1. Aberrometry Concept
2.3.2. Classification of Optical Aberrations
2.3.3. Types of Aberrometers
2.3.4. Practical Application of Aberrometry to Refractive Surgery
2.4. Asphericity
2.4.1. Asphericity Concept
2.4.2. Corneal Eccentricity
2.4.3. Oblate and Prolate Cornea
2.4.4. Practical Application of Asphericity to Refractive Surgery
2.5. Corneal Biomechanics
2.5.1. Concept of Corneal Biomechanics
2.5.2. Factors Affecting Corneal Biomechanics
2.5.3. Corneal Tissue: Structure, Composition, and Properties
2.5.4. Biomechanical Modeling of the Cornea
2.6. Exploration of Corneal Biomechanics
2.6.1. Bidirectional Dynamic Application ORA Systems
2.6.2. Confocal Microscopy
2.6.3. Anterior Segment Optical Coherence Tomography
2.6.4. Analysis of Deformation After Air Pulse by Means of Scheimpflug Chamber
2.7. Corneal biomechanics study
2.7.1. Ocular Response Analyzer
2.7.2. Concept of Corneal Hysteresis
2.7.3. Corvis ST
2.7.4. Measurement Parameters with Corvis ST
2.8. Characterization of Biomechanical Parameters: Correlation with Topographic and Aberrometric Parameters
2.8.1. Correlation of Aberrometric and Topographic Parameters with Corneal Biomechanics
2.8.2. Combined Topographic and Biomechanical Indices
2.8.3. Biomechanics of the Healthy Cornea
2.8.4. Biomechanics of Corneal Ectasia
2.9. Corneal Biomechanics and Intraocular Pressure
2.9.1. Corneal Tonometry and Biomechanical Properties of the Cornea
2.9.2. New Generation of Tonometers
2.9.3. Corneal Biomechanics and Glaucoma
2.9.4. Biomechanical Analysis of the Optic Nerve
2.10. Practical Application of Corneal Biomechanics in Refractive Surgery
2.10.1. Biomechanics and Corneal Refractive Surgery: PRK Technique
2.10.2. Biomechanics and Corneal Refractive Surgery Femtolasik Technique
2.10.3. Biomechanics and Corneal Refractive Surgery SMILE technique
2.10.4. Biomechanics and Intraocular Refractive Surgery
Module 3. Excimer Laser: Platforms and Functioning
3.1. Physical Principles of the Excimer Laser
3.1.1. Concept: Laser and Excimer
3.1.2. Wave Length
3.1.3. Description of the Excimer Laser
3.1.4. Emission Systems
3.2. Evolution of LASIK
3.2.1. Introduction
3.2.2. Keratophakia
3.2.3. Epikeratophakia
3.2.4. Automated In Situ Lenticule Keratomileusis (ASLA)
3.3. Tissue Effects of the Excimer Laser
3.3.1. Introduction
3.3.2. Experimental Studies
3.3.3. Standard LASIK
3.3.4. Complicated LASIK
3.4. Scarring Changes
3.4.1. Introduction
3.4.2. Changes in the Tear Film
3.4.3. Changes in the Corneal Epithelium
3.4.4. Changes in the Corneal Stroma
3.5. Mathematics for LASIK
3.5.1. Ablation Depth Per Diopter
3.5.2. Dogmas of LASIK
3.5.3. Mathematics for Primary LASIK
3.5.4. Mathematics for LASIK Retouching
3.6. LASIK Predictive Formulas
3.6.1. Pretreatment Protocols
3.6.2. Ablation Protocols: Single and Multimodal Zone
3.6.3. Limits of Correction for Primary LASIK
3.6.4. Adjustment Factors for Refractive Correction with LASIK
3.7. Amaris 1050 RS Laser
3.7.1. Characteristics and Techniques
3.7.2. Eyetracker 7D
3.7.3. Versatile Software and Smart Surfaces
3.7.4. Advantages
3.8. MEL 90 Laser
3.8.1. Characteristics and Techniques
3.8.2. Flexibility
3.8.3. Triple A
3.8.4. Presbyond
3.9. Wavelight EX 500 Laser
3.9.1. Characteristics and Techniques
3.9.2. CustomQ Ablation
3.9.3. Transepithelial PRK
3.9.4. READ Treatment
3.10. Femtosecond Laser
3.10.1. Characteristics and Techniques
3.10.2. Function and Advantages Over Microkeratomes
3.10.3. Ziemer Z8 and Catalys
3.10.4. Wavelight FS200, IFS Advanced y Victus
Module 4. Decision Algorithms in Refractive Surgery
4.1. General Decision Algorithm in Refractive Surgery
4.1.1. Refractive Stability
4.1.2. Contraindications
4.1.3. Background
4.1.4. Ametropia Algorithm
4.2. Refractive Stability
4.2.1. Myopia
4.2.2. Hyperopia
4.2.3. Astigmatism
4.2.4. Selection Criteria
4.3. Contraindications and Systemic Medication
4.3.1. Absolute General Contraindications
4.3.2. Relative General Contraindications
4.3.3. Systemic Medication: Lacrimal and Cornea
4.3.4. Systemic Mediation: Pupil and Refractive Disturbance
4.4. Conjunctivopalpebral Pathology
4.4.1. Stye
4.4.2. Chalation
4.4.3. Allergy
4.4.4. Pathology
4.5. Corneouveal Pathology
4.5.1. Leukomas
4.5.2. Acute Inflammations
4.5.3. Active Uveitis
4.5.4. Inactive Uveitis
4.6. Peripheral Corneal Ectasias and Ulcers
4.6.1. Keratoconus / Pellucid Marginal Degeneration
4.6.2. Post-LASIK
4.6.3. Infectious-Inflammatory Ulcers
4.6.4. Dystrophies
4.7. Dry Eyes
4.7.1. Indications for Dryness Assessment
4.7.2. Schirmer Test and Break-Up Time (BUT)
4.7.3. Bengal Rose
4.7.4. LASIK and Dry Eye
4.8. Binocular Vision Disturbance
4.8.1. Anisometropias
4.8.2. Forias
4.8.3. Trophies
4.8.4. Amblyopia
4.9. Intraocular Pressure Alteration (IOP)
4.9.1. IOP Considerations
4.9.2. Ocular Hypertension
4.9.3. Glaucoma
4.9.4. Future Assessments of IOP
4.10. Algorithm in Ametropia and Pediatrics
4.10.1. Myopia
4.10.2. Hyperopia
4.10.3. Astigmatism
4.10.4. Pediatric Refractive Surgery
Module 5. Preoperative Evaluation for Refractive Surgery
5.1. Patient Selection for Refractive Surgery
5.1.1. Age
5.1.2. Refractive Defects
5.1.3. Refractive Stability
5.1.4. Presence of Contraindications
5.2. Medical History
5.2.1. Current Disease
5.2.2. Personal Background
5.2.3. Family Background
5.2.4. Previous Surgeries
5.3. Ophthalmologic History
5.3.1. History of Previous Procedures
5.3.2. History of Personal Ocular Pathologies
5.3.3. Family History of Ocular Pathologies
5.3.4. History of Contraindication in Another Center
5.4. Medication
5.4.1. General Notions
5.4.2. Amiodarone
5.4.3. Venlafaxine
5.4.4. Sumatriptan
5.4.5. Isotretinoin
5.5. Expectations
5.5.1. Patient Expectations
5.5.2. What we Can Offer
5.5.3. Alternatives to the Treatment Proposed by the Patient
5.5.4. Avoid Problems
5.6. Physical Evaluation
5.6.1. Visual Acuity
5.6.2. Keratometry
5.6.3. Biomicroscopy
5.6.4. Fundus
5.7. Preoperative Studies
5.7.1. Ocular Surface Analysis
5.7.2. Corneal Biomechanics Analysis
5.7.3. Biometry and Pupils
5.7.4. Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)
5.8. Study of the Retina
5.8.1. Papilla
5.8.2. Macula
5.8.3. Vascular Disorders
5.8.4. Peripheral Retina
5.9. Other Studies
5.9.1. Endothelial Count
5.9.2. Meibography
5.9.3. Contrast Sensitivity
5.9.4. Aberrometry
5.10. Special Considerations for Each Type of Surgery
5.10.1. Laser Refractive Surgery
5.10.2. Refractive Surgery with Intraocular Lens
5.10.3. Phaco-Refractive Surgery
5.10.4. Secondary Implant Surgery
Module 6. Preparation and Instrumentation for Surgery
6.1. Patient Attention
6.1.1. Staff
6.1.2. Informed Consent
6.1.3. Pre-Op Instructions
6.1.4. Preoperative Mediation
6.2. Day of Surgery
6.2.1. Signature of Consent
6.2.2. Recovery Room
6.2.3. Operating Room Clothing
6.2.4. Eye Anesthesia
6.3. Entrance to Operating Room
6.3.1. Patient Positioning
6.3.2. Anesthesia Instillation
6.3.3. Periocular Cleaning
6.3.4. Preparation of Eyes
6.4. Surgical Instrumentation
6.4.1. Blefarostat
6.4.2. Tweezers
6.4.3. Cannulas Irrigation
6.4.4. Hemostetas
6.5. Ocular Fixation and Corneal Marking
6.5.1. Autofix
6.5.2. Uni or Bilateral Fixation
6.5.3. Visual Axis Marking
6.5.4. Corneal Markings
6.6. The Excimer Laser
6.6.1. Calibration
6.6.2. Optical Zone and Ablation Depth
6.6.3. Maintenance
6.6.4. Cost Limitations
6.7. Microkeratomes
6.7.1. Potential Visual Loss
6.7.2. What is a Microkeratome?
6.7.3. History of Microkeratomes
6.7.4. Disposable or Non-Disposable Microkeratome
6.8. Suction Rings and Flap
6.8.1. Suction Ring Function
6.8.2. Intraocular Pressure
6.8.3. Microkeratome Passage
6.8.4. Flap Management
6.9. Femtosecond Laser
6.9.1. Suction Ring
6.9.2. Femtosecond Laser for the Flap
6.9.3. Advantages Over the Microkeratome
6.9.4. Flap Management
6.10. Excimer Laser Ablation
6.10.1. Myopia
6.10.2. Hyperopia
6.10.3. Astigmatism and Combinations
6.10.4. Immediate Postoperative Management
Module 7. Corneal Refractive Surgery
7.1. Cornea
7.1.1. Anatomy
7.1.2. Physiology
7.1.3. Pathology
7.1.4. Corneal Wound Healing
7.2. Laser Surgical Techniques
7.2.1. PRK
7.2.2. LASIK/ LASEK
7.2.3. Femtolasik
7.2.4. SMILE
7.3. Microkeratomes and Femtosecond Lasers
7.3.1. Corneal Flap
7.3.2. Nasal Hinge Microkeratomes
7.3.3. Upper Hinge Microkeratomes
7.3.4. Femtosecond Laser
7.4. Post-Operative Management
7.4.1. Physical Activity
7.4.2. Hygiene Standards
7.4.3. Treatment
7.4.4. Postoperative Revisions
7.5. Complications of Laser Surgery
7.5.1. Pre-Surgery
7.5.2. Pre-Surgery
7.5.3. Specific Trans-Operative Procedures for Laser Use
7.5.4. Post-Operatives
7.6. Laser Retouching
7.6.1. Preoperative Evaluation and Indications
7.6.2. Surgical Techniques
7.6.3. Risk
7.6.4. Postoperative Care
7.7. Laser After Keratoplasty (QPP)
7.7.1. How and When?
7.7.2. Surgical Technique
7.7.3. Results
7.7.4. Conclusions
7.8. Laser After Surgery with Phakic and Pseudophakic Lenses
7.8.1. PRK
7.8.2. LASIK
7.8.3. Triple Procedure
7.8.4. Aphakia
7.9. Intrastromal Rings
7.9.1. Patient Selection
7.9.2. Surgical Technique and Mechanisms of Action
7.9.3. Results
7.9.4. Complications
7.10. Other Surgical Techniques
7.10.1. Presbyopic LASIK
7.10.2. Thermal/Conductive Keratoplasty
7.10.3. PTK
7.10.4. Other Techniques in Disuse
Module 8. Lens Refractive Surgery
8.1. Lens Anatomy
8.1.1. Adult Lens Anatomy / Histology
8.1.2. Lens Capsule and Epithelial Cells
8.1.3. Lenticular Mass
8.1.4. Ciliary Muscles and Zonula
8.2. Accommodation
8.2.1. Mechanisms
8.2.2. Schacar's Theory
8.2.3. Helmholtz Theory
8.2.4. New Theories
8.3. Presbyopia
8.3.1. Lens Aging
8.3.2. Ciliary Muscle Atrophy
8.3.3. Medical Treatment
8.3.4. Surgical Treatment
8.4. Surgical Techniques for the Correction of Presbyopia
8.4.1. Presbyopic LASIK
8.4.2. Monovision with LASIK
8.4.3. Cataract Surgery
8.4.4. Clear Lens Surgery
8.5. Patient Selection and Indication for Surgery
8.5.1. Age of the Patient
8.5.2. Lens Condition
8.5.3. Ametropia and Presbyopia
8.5.4. Emmetropic Patient and Presbyopia
8.6. Calculation of Intraocular Lenses: Biometry
8.6.1. Formulas for Calculation
8.6.2. Bio-Meters
8.6.3. Surveying and Surveyors
8.6.4. Tear Film Status
8.7. Selecting the Right Lens
8.7.1. Diffractive Lenses
8.7.2. Refractive Lenses
8.7.3. Accommodative Lenses and EDOF
8.7.4. Patient Expectations and Needs
8.8. Surgical Technique of the Crystalline Lens
8.8.1. Anesthesia
8.8.2. Surgical Preparation
8.8.3. Phacoemulsification
8.8.4. Femtosecond Surgery
8.9. Surgical Complications
8.9.1. Capsular Rupture
8.9.2. Corneal Edema
8.9.3. Endophthalmitis
8.9.4. Residual Defect/Refractive Surprise
8.10. Complex and Special Cases
8.10.1. High Myopia
8.10.2. High Farsightedness
8.10.3. High Astigmatism
8.10.4. Uncooperative Patients
Module 9. Phakic Lens Surgery
9.1. Phakic Lenses
9.1.1. Concept
9.1.2. Type of Phakic Lenses
9.1.3. Current Use of Phakic Lenses
9.1.4. Materials Used in Phakic Lenses
9.2. Anatomical Aspects in Relation to the Use of Phakic Lenses
9.2.1. Anatomy of the Anterior Pole of the Eyeball
9.2.2. Biometric Data to Consider for the Implantation of Phakic Lenses
9.2.3. Measuring Instruments Used
9.2.4. Anatomical Contraindications
9.3. Optical Aspects of Phakic Lenses
9.3.1. Ocular Optics
9.3.2. Phakic Lens Optics
9.3.3. Spherical Correction With Phakic Lenses
9.3.4. Correction of Astigmatism with Phakic Lenses
9.4. Indications for Phakic Lens Implantation
9.4.1. Indications in the Adult Eye
9.4.2. Indications in Children
9.4.3. Indications in the Pathological Eye
9.4.4. Clinical Contraindications
9.5. History of Phakic Lens Development
9.5.1. The Precursors
9.5.2. First Models
9.5.3. Disused Models
9.5.4. Development of Current Models
9.6. Angle-Supported Phakic Lenses
9.6.1. Concept
9.6.2. Indications
9.6.3. Implantation Techniques
9.6.4. Complications
9.7. Iridian Fixation Phakic Anterior Chamber Lenses
9.7.1. Concept
9.7.2. Indications
9.7.3. Implantation Technique
9.7.4. Complications
9.8. Epicrystalline Lenses
9.8.1. Concept
9.8.2. Indications
9.8.3. Implantation Technique
9.8.4. Complications
9.9. Evolution of Phakic Lenses
9.9.1. Innovation in Phakic Lenses
9.9.2. New Indications for Phakic Lenses
9.9.3. Future of Phakic Lenses
9.9.4. Phakic Lenses in Relation to Other Refractive Surgery Techniques
9.10. Conclusions
9.10.1. Phakic Lenses in Context
9.10.2. Epicristalline Lenses in Relation to Phakic Lenses
9.10.3. Best Practices for Phakic Lenses
9.10.4. Summary
Module 10. Refractive Surgery and Glaucoma
10.1. Basic Aspects of Glaucoma
10.1.1. Epidemiology
10.1.2. Prevalence
10.1.3. Risk Factors
10.1.4. Follow-Up Protocol
10.2. Exploration I
10.2.1. IOP
10.2.2. Gonioscopy
10.2.3. Angle
10.2.4. Optic Nerve Head
10.3. Exploration II
10.3.1. Visual Field
10.3.2. Imaging and Glaucoma
10.3.3. Progression
10.3.4. Genetics
10.4. Clinical Forms I
10.4.1. Ocular Hypertension (OHT)
10.4.2. Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
10.4.3. Primary Angle-Closure Glaucoma
10.4.4. Congenital Glaucoma
10.5. Clinical Forms II
10.5.1. Primary and Secondary Angle Closure
10.5.2. Pseudoexfoliative and Pigmentary Glaucoma
10.5.3. Glaucoma in Children and Adolescents
10.5.4. Glaucoma Secondary to Ocular Surgery
10.6. Treatment I
10.6.1. IOP: Target
10.6.2. Hypotensive Drugs
10.6.3. Dietary Supplements
10.6.4. Neuroprotection
10.7. Treatment II
10.7.1. Laser Surgery: Trabeculoplasty
10.7.2. Classic Trabeculectomy
10.7.3. Non-Penetrating Deep Sclerectomy (NPS)
10.7.4. Valve Implants
10.8. Intraocular Lens Refractive Surgery and Glaucoma
10.8.1. Angle Support Lenses and Glaucoma
10.8.2. Iris-Anchored Lenses and Glaucoma
10.8.3. Multi-Focal Lenses and Glaucoma
10.8.4. Postoperative Aftercare
10.9. Corneal Refractive Surgery and Glaucoma
10.9.1. Refractive Surgery Considerations for Glaucoma Patients
10.9.2. Effects of Refractive Surgery on Glaucoma
10.9.3. Follow-up Algorithm
10.9.4. Risk Factors in the Progression of Glaucoma in Myopia after Corneal Refractive Surgery
10.10. Final Aspects
10.10.1. Methods of Measuring IOP after Surgery
10.10.2. Postoperative Dry Eye and Glaucoma Treatment
10.10.3. Effect of Corticosteroids on IOP
10.10.4. Addressing Complications
The interactive summaries of each module will allow you to dynamically consolidate concepts about decision-making algorithms in Refractive Surgery”
Hybrid Master's Degree in Refractive Surgery
Refractive Surgery has revolutionized the field of ophthalmology by providing effective solutions to correct visual defects such as myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, and presbyopia. Thanks to technological advancements and the development of increasingly precise and safe techniques, this area has become one of the most promising fields within surgical medicine. Aware of this reality, TECH Global University has created this Hybrid Master's Degree in Refractive Surgery, an advanced academic proposal that will provide the latest theoretical and practical knowledge in this field. Through this program, designed with a blended structure combining online classes and hands-on in-person sessions, you will dive into key aspects such as preoperative evaluation, corneal topography, corneal aberrometry, state-of-the-art laser technologies, and personalized surgical planning.
Specialize in laser techniques and personalized surgery
TECH will provide you with a rigorous academic experience focused on clinical excellence, where you will have the opportunity to master various refractive surgical procedures, including LASIK, PRK, SMILE, and phakic procedures. You will benefit from a hybrid methodology that allows you to access online content flexibly while also participating in in-person clinical placements, where you will apply the knowledge acquired in a real and supervised environment. As you progress through the training, you will address fundamental topics such as corneal biomechanics, candidate selection, postoperative complications, and management of visual outcomes. Additionally, you will delve into advances in intraocular lens surgery, criteria for choosing combined techniques, and long-term follow-up of treated patients. Thanks to TECH's innovative vision and an internationally recognized teaching team, you will be prepared to face the most complex challenges in Refractive Surgery with competence, precision, and a patient-centered approach to safety. Make the decision and enroll now!