Dr.Gaurav Luthra (L09514)

Abstract

Cataract surgeons can easily transition to Refractive surgery as they already possess most surgical skills necessary to make the transition to a Cataract & Refractive Surgeon.

This course will walk the attendees through the transition process methodically from the change in mindset needed to be refractive surgeon to the skills and equipment needed in the OPD and the various options for refractive surgery available to a surgeon without investing in any expensive equipment. Incorporating Phakic lenses into the practice and first steps towards Laser refractive surgery will be highlighted.

The course will also aim to enhance the skills of the cataract surgeon in achieving good refractive outcomes in their cataract surgery patients allowing them to truly become Refractive Cataract Surgeons. This will include talks on perfecting biometry, IOL formulas, astigmatism management, choosing the right IOL and managing surprises.

Attendees will be well initiated to transition to refractive surgery.

1	Starting to think like a Refractive Surgeon (5 mins)	Dr.Gaurav Luthra	watch video
2	Working up and counselling a refractive surgery candidate (6 mins)	Dr.Priya Desai	watch video
3	How to add Phakic Lenses in your practice? (6 mins)	Dr.Gaurav Luthra	watch video
4	Offering Laser refractive surgery without owning a LASIK machine (6 mins)	Dr.Rishi Swarup	watch video
5	Biometry pearls for achieving emmetropia (6 mins)	Dr.Saurabh Choudhry	No Video
6	Managing Astigmatism – The key to a happy patient (6 mins)	Dr. CHITRA RAMAMURTHY	watch video
7	Presbyopia correcting options in Cataract surgery (6 mins)	Dr.Parul M Sharma	watch video
8	Managing refractive surprises after cataract surgery (6 mins)	Dr.ROHAN MEHRA	watch video
9	Clear lens exchange and other refractive procedures for a Cataract surgeon (5 mins)	Dr. CHITRA RAMAMURTHY	watch video
10	Keynote Address	DR. GERDA UFFARTH	watch video
	Panel Discussion : (20 mins.)