A postgraduate diploma that will allow you to update in 6 months in the laser techniques used in Refractive Surgery”

The introduction of advances in laser technology, new types of intraocular lenses and more precise surgical techniques have given Refractive Surgery a major boost. Thus, many patients with Myopia, Astigmatism or Hypermetromia have benefited from it, and other more complex clinical cases such as Glaucoma have also improved in recent years.

These relevant achievements for people's visual health, as well as the new surgical and medical treatments in Refractive Surgery are brought together in this 6-month postgraduate diploma with the most advanced syllabus in the current academic panorama.

It is a program that is made up of an excellent team of ophthalmologist specialists with accumulated surgical experience and the implementation of the most precise procedures. In this way, students will be able to be aware at the end of this degree of the advances in Crystalline Refractive Surgery, Corneal Refractive Surgery, phakic lenses and the approach to patients with Glaucoma through this surgery.

An academic tour that also includes a Virtual Library composed of multimedia didactic material, complementary readings and simulations of case studies that provide greater dynamism.

A unique opportunity for updating through a flexible academic option that students can access whenever and wherever they wish. All you need is an electronic device with an internet connection to view this program at any time of the day. Thus, the professional will have greater freedom to self-manage his or her studies and will be able to balance his or her daily activities with a quality degree.

Video clips and detailed videos bring great dynamism to the update on surgical techniques and intraocular lens selection”

This postgraduate diploma in Surgical Procedures in 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

Do you want to learn more about phakic lens advances at any time of the day and without time pressure? Do it with this 100% online program”

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. This will be done with the help of an innovative system of interactive videos made by renowned experts.

It delves into the important achievements made through the laser-assisted phacoemulsification technique"

You will be updated on the latest clinical evidence on the use of Refractive Surgery in Glaucoma patients"

The important achievements reached so far in the laser techniques used in Refractive Surgery are reflected in this university degree that aims to provide a complete update in Surgical Procedures. In this sense, students have a syllabus with a theoretical-practical perspective that will allow them to incorporate the most significant advances to their practice during the academic itinerary and to approach the most complex clinical situations with maximum guarantees.

Increase your abilities to deal with complex cases of Myopia, Hyperopia and Astigmatism thanks to this university degree”

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 in order 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 patients' graduation defects
• Be aware of the different lenses that are used for this surgery without acting on the cornea or lens
• To deepen the relationship between Glaucoma and Refractive Surgery

Specific Objectives

Module 1. Corneal Refractive Surgery

• Delve deeper into the cornea, the tissue on which the excimer acts
• To update knowledge on techniques that can be lasered on the cornea with both microkeratome and femtosecond
• Address the complications of surgery, as well as the need for reoperation on occasion
• Identify the action to be taken when using lasers in special situations

Module 2. Refractive Lens Surgery

• Delve into the anatomy and function of the crystalline lens
• Delve into the concept of presbyopia and why it occurs
• Describe the surgical techniques, as well as the calculation and choice of intraocular lenses
• Learn about surgical complications and complex cases

Module 3. Phakic lens surgery

• Delve into the history of phakic lenses and their evolution
• Identify the different models of lenses and how each one works
• To deepen in the surgical complications of the same

Module 4. Refractive Surgery and Glaucoma

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

The clinical case studies add to the quality of this program and will allow you to integrate the most relevant advances in Refractive Surgery on Crystalline Lens"