600 - Laser Workshop

Thursday, March 2, 2023

10:30 AM – 12:30 PM EST

Location: Georgia World Congress Center, 303

CE Hours: 2

AUDIENCE: OD

IN-PERSON COURSE ACCREDITATIONS: COPE 81309-LP ; FL ODCEB 20-962514 ; KY ETP ; IL OD ; SC ODCEB 20-962514 ; TX ODCEB 20-962514

Chris Wroten, OD; Nate Lighthizer, OD

Lecturer(s)

Chris Wroten, OD

Partner/Chief Operations Officer
Bond-Wroten Eye Clinic
Denham Springs, Louisiana, United States

Disclosure(s): No relevant disclosure to display

Co-Lecturer(s)

Nate Lighthizer, OD

Associate Dean, Professor, Director of CE
NSU Oklahoma College of Optometry
Tahlequah, Oklahoma, United States

Disclosure(s): No relevant disclosure to display

Disclosure(s):

Chris Wroten, OD: No relevant disclosure to display

Nate Lighthizer, OD: No relevant disclosure to display

This workshop will include a brief review of YAG capsulotomy, YAG peripheral iridotomy, and selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT), including clinical indications for surgery. Various instrument settings, surgical protocols and techniques, clinical pearls, and expected outcomes will be reviewed, followed by hands-on experience of performing laser surgeries on model eyes.

Learning Objectives:

Upon conclusion of this activity, attendees will be able to:

Review the indications & contraindications for YAG capsulotomy, laser peripheral iridotomy, & selective laser trabeculoplasty
Undertand pre-op protocols & considerations for YAG capsulotomy, laser peripheral iridotomy, & SLT
List surgical protocols, techniques, & potential complications for YAG capsulotomy, laser peripheral iridotomy, & SLT, as well as ways to mitigate risks
Review post-op protocols & considerations for YAG capsulotomy, laser peripheral iridotomy, & SLT
Gain hands-on experience in performing YAG capsulotomy, laser peripheral iridotomy, and SLT
Inquire of and receive feedback from practitioners experienced in performing anterior ophthalmic laser surgeries