Office-based Laser and Minor Surgical Procedures for Optometrists course

Office-based Laser and Minor Surgical Procedures for Optometrists course - Framework (pdf available)

Part I: Self-study pre-modules

• Online and self-paced - 6 hours
• Pre-module list (pdf)

Part II: Virtual live lectures

• Online with specific times - 18 hours across three days
• SAMPLE schedule - online live lectures (pdf)

Part III: Lab-based workshops

• In-person - 12 hours across two days at the School of Optometry and Vision Science in Waterloo, Ontario
• SAMPLE schedule - workshops (pdf)

Part IV: Exam

• Online and self-paced - approximately 1-2 hours to complete

Course content includes:

• Oculofacial biopsy analysis
• Suturing techniques
• Minor surgical techniques & applications          
  • Suturing
  • Injections
  • Radiosurgical
• Advanced anterior chamber assessment
  • Advanced gonioscopy
  • Anterior seg imaging
• Laser techniques & applications               
  • General lasers
  • YAG capsulotomy
  • Laser peripheral iridotomy (LPI)
  • Laser trabeculoplasty (ALT, SLT)