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"

In order to promote the updating of ophthalmology professionals, TECH provides first class teaching tools using the latest technology applied to university teaching. In this way, and thanks to the advanced syllabus of this program, students will achieve in only 6 months a complete update in the most effective and precise procedures performed for the patient's choice and preparation for Refractive Surgery.

Increase your patient care skills in the time prior to Refractive Surgery thanks to this program”

General Objectives

• To delve into the basic principles of optics, as well as refractive defects and their treatment possibilities
• Describe the corneal morphology and function on which much of Refractive Surgery is applied
• To deepen in the operation of an excimer laser and what are the fundamental characteristics of some excimer platforms
• To investigate the indications and contraindications of Refractive Surgery, as well as the algorithms used for the surgery
• Obtain an update on the studies to be performed on patients to correctly assess the indication for surgery
• Describe the processes of preparation for Refractive Surgery
• To deepen in the different techniques applied on the cornea for the correction of refractive errors
• Identify the surgeries that can be performed on the crystalline lens to eliminate the graduation defects of patients
• Be aware of the different lenses that are used for this surgery without acting on the cornea or the crystalline lens
• To deepen the relationship between Glaucoma and Refractive Surgery

Specific Objectives

Module 1. Optics and refractive errors: therapeutic options

• Go deeper into the anatomy and physical optics of the human eye
• Point out the principles of geometrical optics
• Update the knowledge of the methods of measurement and diagnosis of refractive defects
• Go deeper into the options for correcting these defects

Module 2. Preoperative Evaluation for Refractive Surgery

• Delve into in the indications and contraindications for surgery, both ocular, systemic and familial
• Describe the pre-surgery tests that are performed to obtain the suitability of a patient prior to surgery

Module 3. Surgical preparation and instrumentation

• Update knowledge on the management of the patient after discharge from the office until the day of surgery
• Describe how to prepare the patient and eyes before surgery
• Describe the surgical process including laser management, surgery and postoperative process
• Update knowledge on femtosecond laser operation
• Point out how the excimer performs the ablation in each refractive defect

The clinical case studies in this program will give you a much more direct view of performing excimer laser ablation"