You will master, in only 6 months, the novelties related to the diagnosis and treatment of palpebral pathologies"

One of the most common oculoplastic problems is eyelid ptosis, characterized by drooping of the upper eyelid. Generally, the abnormal position of the eyelid is caused by a dysfunction of the levator muscle, caused by different agents, either degenerative or congenital, affecting both adults and children, but especially the elderly. However, the pathologies that make up the catalog of diseases related to this area of oculoplasty is extensive and varied, also affecting adjacent areas such as the orbit or the tear ducts.

It is, therefore, a broad specialty and in which every year countless advances are made related to more accurate and effective diagnostic methods, as well as therapies, treatments that potentially and positively influence the patient's quality of life. In order for the graduate to be able to keep up to date with all the new developments in this field, TECH has developed this very complete program. It is a postgraduate diploma distributed over 600 hours thanks to which the doctor will be able to get up to date on the latest developments related to palpebral malpositions, eyelashes and dystonia, periorbital involutional changes and periocular aesthetics, diagnosis and treatment of pstosis and benign and malignant palpebral lesions and their reconstructive surgery.

For this purpose, it will have a 100% online syllabus which will include dozens of hours of high quality additional material. In addition, in order for the graduate to be able to adapt this academic experience to his or her availability, he or she will be able to access the Virtual Classroom at any time from Monday to Friday and from any device with an internet connection, whether it is a PC, tablet or cell phone. Thanks to this, you will be able to update and expand your knowledge without neglecting your practice or your priority activities.

A unique academic opportunity to learn in detail the latest developments related to periorbital involutional changes and periocular aesthetics"

This postgraduate diploma in Palpebral Pathology contains the most complete and up-to-date educational program on the market. The most important features include:

• The development of case studies presented by Ophthalmology experts
• The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• Practical exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning
• Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies
• 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

If you are looking for a degree that will provide you with the most up-to-date information on trichiasis and distichiasis, you have before you the best program in the academic market"

If you are looking for a degree that will provide you with the most up-to-date information on trichiasis and distichiasis, you have before you 
the best program in the academic market"

The program includes, in its teaching staff, professionals from the sector who bring to this program the experience of their work, in addition to recognized specialists from prestigious reference societies and universities.

Its multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide an immersive education programmed to learn in real situations.

The design of this program focuses on Problem-Based Learning, by means of which the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that are presented throughout the academic course. For this purpose, the student will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned experts.

You will be able to work on perfecting your skills in the management and treatment of involutional ectropion through a specific module dedicated to this condition"

You will delve into the rehabilitation of facial muscles through the latest therapeutic techniques"

This postgraduate diploma has been developed by TECH and the teaching team with the aim that the graduate will find in it all the information their needs to know in detail the latest news related to palpebral pathologies. . In this way, you will be able to update and expand your knowledge while perfecting your skills and competencies in the diagnosis and management of clinical cases of this type thanks to the use of the best academic tools and with a 100% online program.

If one of your objectives is to perfectly handle the latest scientific references related to periorbital anatomical considerations, with this postgraduate diploma you will be able to achieve it"

General Objectives

• Know in detail the latest developments related to palpebral malposition, eyelash malposition and dystonia in Ophthalmology
• Delve in the latest scientific evidence on periorbital involutional changes and periocular aesthetics
• Develop a wide and updated knowledge about ptosis, as well as know in detail the latest developments in diagnosis and treatment
• Delve into benign and malignant palpebral lesions, as well as the latest developments related to reconstructive surgery

Specific Objectives

Module 1. Palpebral Malposition, Eyelash Malpositions and Dystonia in Ophthalmology

• Know the etiology of ectropion: involutional, cicatricial and paralytic
• Acquire a broad knowledge on the management of involutional and cicatricial entropion
• Learn about the management and treatment of distichiasis and trichiasis
• Have an in-depth knowledge of facial musculature and the different dystoniasis in ophthalmology

Module 2. Periorbital Involutional Changes and Periocular Aesthetics

• Learn about palpebral surgery planning/counseling.
• Obtain a complete knowledge of eyebrow ptosis and the direct and indirect browplasty procedure via endoscopy
• Learn upper and lower blepharoplasty exploration and surgical technique
• Learn in depth the uses and complications of CO2 laser
• Learn about the types of periocular fillers available, as well as the advantages and complications derived from their use
• Understand how botulinum toxin works, its applications and the complications derived from its application
• Obtain an in-depth knowledge of the new paradigms of periocular aesthetics

Module 3. Ptosis, Diagnosis and Treatment

• Learn how to perform a correct examination and diagnosis of palpebral ptosis
• Know in depth the different etiologies involved in aponeurotic ptosis: senile, congenital, hereditary, as well as those associated with blepharophimotic syndrome, contact lens use or thyroid orbitopathy
• Understand congenital and acquired myogenic ptosis: myasthenia gravis, myotonic dystrophy, CPEO, etc
• Delve into the diagnosis and identification of pseudoptosis
• In-depth knowledge of the different techniques of aponeurosis reinsertion
• In-depth knowledge of the different techniques of resection and folding of the levator aponeurosis
• Delve into the techniques of direct and indirect frontalis muscle suspension

Module 4. Benign/Malignant Palpebral Lesions and Reconstructive Surgery

• Know the anatomy of the skin and periocular appendages
• Delve into the differential diagnosis of palpebral lesions
• Learn to identify the main benign/malignant tumors of the epidermis and skin appendages, as well as pigmented lesions and other less frequent tumors (vascular,limphoyd, etc.)
• Have a thorough knowledge of the most commonly used biopsy techniques. Mohs Surgery. Cold Biopsy
• Delve into the repair of anterior lamella defects and management of facial skin grafts
• Understand the fundamentals of the main techniques for repair of full-thickness defects of less than 50%, between 50% and 75% and greater than 75%

TECH's goal with degrees like this one is that you finish this academic experience having successfully surpassed all your expectations"