COS-12 Surgical Teaching Series

Iris Repair and Pupilloplasty Surgical Techniques

Friday June 29, 2012, 1545-1715
Metro West

The COS-STS is a multimedia, practical-based program focused on advances in surgical techniques for the general ophthalmologist. This year's focus is on techniques to repair iris and pupilloplasty procedures. This session will enable the attendee to develop an understanding and improved surgical skills in repairing functional iris defects. Preoperative evaluation to plan surgical strategies including suturing techniques, iris cerclage, and iridodialysis repair will be discussed. Specific instrumentation will be reviewed.

NOTE: This is a didactic session complementing this year's cataract surgery wetlab.

Objectives
At the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Develop an understanding and improved surgical skills in repairing functional iris defects.