Get an update on Preoperative Refractive Surgery in 450 teaching hours and with the most rigorous syllabus prepared by the best specialists”

The evaluation of visual quality, the methods and diagnostic measures used to select those patients with Myopia, Astigmatism or Hyperopia suitable for Refractive Surgery is key to the success of this intervention. For this reason, it is essential that, when faced with a surgical procedure that is in such high demand due to its benefits for ocular health, the specialist is aware of the preoperative tests and the techniques used before going to the operating room.

This reality leads ophthalmologists to be aware of the protocols in patient care, the clinical criteria for patient choice, as well as the procedures used to assess refractive defects and the various therapeutic options. A wide field of action that brings together this Postgraduate diploma designed by TECH to provide the graduate with an unparalleled update in Preoperative Refractive Surgery.

An intensive academic course of 450 teaching hours with an advanced syllabus developed by professionals with extensive clinical experience and numerous interventions performed in this subspecialty. Undoubtedly, a unique opportunity to keep abreast of advances in the field of preparation for this surgical practice by the hand of real experts.

In addition, students have access to video summaries of each topic, videos in detail, specialized readings and clinical case studies that can be accessed with total comfort from a digital device with internet connection and at any time of the day. In addition, thanks to the Relearning method, you will be able to consolidate the concepts covered in a simple way and thus reduce the long hours of study.

A unique and flexible university degree that facilitates the balance of the daily professional and personal activities of ophthalmologists with a quality and cutting-edge program.

The audiovisual material in this qualification will help you to keep up to date with the processes of patient assessment prior to surgery"

This Postgraduate diploma in Preoperative Refractive Surgery contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include: 

• The development of case studies presented by experts in Ophthalmology and Refractive Surgery
• 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 self-assessment can be used 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

Compatibilize your professional activities without problems with this 100% online and flexible Postgraduate diploma”

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from sector who contribute their work experience to this educational program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious 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.

An academic itinerary that will take you through the different medical-surgical treatments for Astigmatism, Myopia and Hyperopia"

Get an effective update in just 6 months on the preparation and instrumentation of Refractive Surgery"

Great specialists in the field of Refractive Surgery have been involved in the preparation of the syllabus of this Postgraduate diploma. His versed knowledge in this field and his numerous interventions are reflected in the content of this program. Thus, the graduate will be aware of the main therapeutic options for refractive defects and the processes of evaluation and preparation of the patient for this type of surgery. A unique upgrade opportunity that only TECH Global University offers.

A study plan that will allow you to be up to date on the methods and diagnostic measures to evaluate ocular health prior to Refractive Surgery”

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. Concepto de Point Spread Function (PSF) y Modulation Transfer Function (MTF)
1.5.4. Sistema de análisis de la calidad óptica

1.6. Diagnostic methods and measures III

1.6.1. Color 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 Management

Module 2. Preoperative Evaluation for Refractive Surgery

2.1. Patient selection for Refractive Surgery

2.1.1. Age
2.1.2. Refractive defects
2.1.3. Refractive stability
2.1.4. Presence of contraindications

2.2. Medical History

2.2.1. Current disease
2.2.2. Personal background
2.2.3. Family Background
2.2.4. Previous surgeries

2.3. Ophthalmologic History

2.3.1. History of previous procedures
2.3.2. History of personal ocular pathologies
2.3.3. Family history of ocular pathologies
2.3.4. History of contraindication in another center

2.4. Medications

2.4.1. General Notions
2.4.2. Amiodarone
2.4.3. Venlafaxine
2.4.4. Sumatriptan
2.4.5. Isotrethionine

2.5. Expectations

2.5.1. Patient Expectations
2.5.2. What we can offer
2.5.3. Alternatives to the treatment proposed by the patient
2.5.4. Avoid problems

2.6. Physical Evaluation

2.6.1. Visual acuity
2.6.2. Keratometry
2.6.3. Biomicroscopy
2.6.4. Fundus

2.7. Preoperative studies

2.7.1. Ocular surface analysis
2.7.2. Corneal biomechanics analysis
2.7.3. Biometry and pupils
2.7.4. Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)

2.8. Study of the retina

2.8.1. Papilla
2.8.2. Macula
2.8.3. Vascular Disorders
2.8.4. Peripheral retina

2.9. Other studies

2.9.1. Endothelial count
2.9.2. Meibography
2.9.3. Contrast Sensitivity
2.9.4. Aberrometry

2.10. Special considerations for each type of surgery

2.10.1. Laser Refractive Surgery
2.10.2. Refractive surgery with intraocular lens
2.10.3. Phaco-refractive surgery
2.10.4. Secondary implant surgery

Module 3. Surgical preparation and instrumentation

3.1. Nursing Patient Care

3.1.1. Staff
3.1.2. Informed Consent
3.1.3. Pre-Op Instructions
3.1.4. Preoperative mediation

3.2. Day of surgery

3.2.1. Signature of consent
3.2.2. Recovery room
3.2.3. Operating room clothing
3.2.4. Eye anesthesia

3.3. Entrance to operating room

3.3.1. Patient positioning
3.3.2. Anesthesia instillation
3.3.3. Periocular cleaning
3.3.4. Preparation of eyes

3.4. Surgical instrumentation

3.4.1. Blefarostat
3.4.2. Tweezers
3.4.3. Cannulas Irrigation
3.4.4. Hemostetas

3.5. Ocular fixation and corneal marking

3.5.1. Autofix
3.5.2. Uni or bilateral fixation
3.5.3. Visual axis marking
3.5.4. Corneal Markings

3.6. The Excimer Laser

3.6.1. Calibration
3.6.2. Optical zone and ablation depth
3.6.3. Maintenance
3.6.4. Cost limitations

3.7. Microkeratomes

3.7.1. Potential visual loss
3.7.2. Nasal hinge microkeratomes
3.7.3. Upper hinge microkeratomes
3.7.4. New microkeratomes

3.8. Suction rings and flap

3.8.1. Suction ring function
3.8.2. Intraocular pressure
3.8.3. Microkeratome passage
3.8.4. Flap management

3.9. Femtosecond laser

3.9.1. Suction ring
3.9.2. Femtosecond laser for the flap
3.9.3. Advantages over the microkeratome
3.9.4. Flap management

3.10. Excimer laser ablation

3.10.1. Myopia
3.10.2. Hyperopia
3.10.3. Astigmatism and combinations
3.10.4. Immediate postoperative management

Integrate into your daily practice the most effective and current procedures for the immediate postoperative management of patients undergoing Refractive Surgery”