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Biometry and intraocular lens calculation (IOL)

    Date January – december
    Modality Online

Biometry and intraocular lens calculation (IOL)

Course description

The Biometry and Intraocular Lens Calculation course is oriented towards optometrists, ophthalmologists and other visual health professionals. This program makes for a complete guide of the necessary tecniques and technologies involved in the precise calculation of ocular parameters as a stage prior to lens selection. 

By the end of it, you will be able to apply specific formulas for a wide range of diverse clinical cases, improving both refractive results and your pacient’s quality of vision. 

We train highly qualified professionals within all subspecialties of Ophthalmology  

Program

1. INTRODUCTION TO INTRAOCULAR LENS CALCULATION 

Optics of the pseudophakic eye 

Keratometry

Biometry

Introduction to IOL calculation 

Calculation formulas in virgin eyes 

 

2. IOL CALCULATION IN REFRACTIVE SURGERY 

IOL calculation in refractive surgery 

Myopic refractive surgery calculation 

IOL calculation in hypermetropic refractive surgery and radial keratotomy

 

 

3. TORIC INTRAOCULAR LENS CALCULATION
Astigmatism and vector calculation 
Classification of astigmatism 
Characteristics of optimal toric calculator
Surgically Induced Astigmatism (SIA) 
Types of toric calculators 
Refractive Surprise Calculator 
Common errors implanting toric IOLs 
The Alpins Method 

 

4. INTRAOCULAR LENS CALCULATION IN SPECIAL CASES 

IOL calculation in keratoconus 

IOL calculation in nanophthalmos 

IOL calculation in keratoplasties 

IOL calculation in radial keratotomy + LASIK/PRK for myopia

IOL calculation in Piggy-Back 

IOL calculation in silicone oil-filled eyes 

Characteristics

  • 100% Online course 
  • Language: 100% Spanish 
  • Duration: 4 hours
  • Lessons: 22
  • E-learning course on exclusive platform  
  • Content access anywhere and anytime 

Admission profile

  • Opticians and optometrists 
  • Ophthalmologists
  • Other visual health professionals 

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