Advanced Astigmatism and Toric IOL Management
Saturday, June 20, 2015
1045-1215
Carson C
A multimedia, practical-based program focused on advances in surgical techniques for the general ophthalmologist. This year’s focus is on advanced techniques in toric IOL implantation.
NOTE: This course is a corresponding didactic course for this year’s cataract surgery Skills Transfer Course.
Learning objectives
At the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Develop an understanding and improved surgical skills in managing astigmatism at the time of cataract surgery
- Understand the role of posterior corneal astigmatism in toric IOL calculations
- Develop strategies in toric IOL calculations in complex eyes
STS program chairDevesh Varma |
FacultyTakayuki Akahoshi |
Program
The preoperative measurement of astigmatism for toric IOLs – Warren Hill
Surgical management of astigmatism: anterior, posterior, really? – Elizabeth Yeu
New toric marking devices – Takayuki Akahosi
Digital markerless systems for toric IOL alignment – Ike Ahmed
Residual astigmatism after toric IOL implantation – All
NOTE: We have allocated 20 minutes for audience/panel discussion in this 90-minute session
Takayuki Akahoshi, MD
Warren E. Hill, MD
Elizabeth Yeu, MD