You will achieve a Refractive Surgery Update in only 6 months and from the best experts in this subspecialty"

Around 4 million refractive surgeries are performed each year worldwide. These figures show the boom in this surgical procedure, where the use of laser technology and the implantation of intraocular lenses is frequent. In view of this development and its great acceptance by patients, ophthalmologists must keep abreast of the most important advances in this field. 

Thus, in order to facilitate this process of updating in this field, this academic institution has decided to design a first class academic proposal, developed by a teaching team with accumulated surgical and scientific research experience. Thus, students taking this 6-month Postgraduate Certificate program will have access to a syllabus prepared with the utmost rigor and the latest information.  

It is, therefore, an excellent opportunity to keep abreast of advances in patient evaluation procedures to determine their suitability for this surgery, the improvement of excimer laser techniques or the approach to Glaucoma. All this, in addition, with video summaries of each topic, in focus videos, specialized readings and clinical case studies.  

In addition, thanks to the Releraning system, students will consolidate the concepts addressed in a simple way, thus reducing the long hours of study and memorization that are so frequent in other teaching methodologies.  

A flexible and convenient postgraduate diploma that adapts to the daily agendas of the professionals who take it. They only need a digital device with an Internet connection to view the program of this course, which is available at any time of the day. 

Delves into the latest scientific evidence for treating Myopia, Hyperopia or Astigmatism with Refractive Surgery”

This postgraduate diploma in Refractive Surgery Update 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

Multimedia clips, specialized readings and case studies will allow you to get a much more attractive update on Refractive Surgery”

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

The 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 immersive education programmed to learn in real situations.  

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the academic year For this purpose, the students will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.   

Delve into the evolution of lasik and the tissue effects of the excimer laser from your laptop connected to the internet"

You will be up to date on the algorithm for ametropia and patients requiring Refractive Surgery"

The evolution of the technique, but especially the incorporation of laser technology, has given an important boost to Refractive Surgery. Thus, in order for the specialist to obtain an effective update, TECH has designed a program with the maximum scientific rigor and providing case studies that further facilitate this updating process. In this way, the professional will be able to integrate the latest advances in this field into his or her clinical practice.  

You will be up to date on the algorithm for ametropia and patients requiring Refractive Surgery”

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 into 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 in order to correctly assess the indication for surgery
• Describe the processes of preparation for Refractive Surgery
• Deep dive into 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 lens
• Go deeper into 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. Excimer laser: platforms and operation 

• Investigate the beginnings of the excimer laser, as well as its evolution since the beginning of its use in Ophthalmology
• Point out how the treatment works and what actions it generates in the human cornea
• Delve into the basic mathematics of excimer laser surgery

Module 3. Decision Algorithms in Refractive Surgery 

• Identify the decision algorithms in the inclusion or not of a patient for Refractive Surgery
• Delve into the dioptric limits of each refractive defect for refractive surgery 
• Point out the ocular pathological processes that will cause the surgery to be delayed, modified in its technique or not performed

Module 4. Refractive Surgery and Glaucoma 

• Identify the clinical forms of Glaucoma 
• Delve into how the diagnosis of Glaucoma is made
• To establish the relationship between Glaucoma and Corneal and Intraocular Refractive Surgery, as well as the follow-up of these patients

The teaching materials of this program, elaborated by these specialists, have contents that are completely applicable to your professional experiences”