Refractive Surgery

Lecture + Exercises + Seminar: 3 + 3 + 0

Course Aims: To introduce the role of optometrist in refractive surgery; to provide advanced knowledge about different types of refractive surgery methods; to be able to perform all pre-surgery evaluations and examinations; to understand post-surgery treatment and possible complications; to be able to communicate with patients and explain the procedure to them. With this course students will learn how to demonstrate knowledge in biology and biomechanics of corneal and lens refractive surgery and recognize absolute and relative ocular and general health contraindications. Also, students will get knowledge about diagnostic tools used in pre-surgery evaluation and ability to identify which patients are good candidates for refractive surgery.