Instructional Courses
Instructional Courses
All Instructional Courses at the Copenhagen Congress will be Free of Charge.
It is not necessary to register for these courses.

Course Handouts
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07 October 2017
17:00-18:00 - IC 29
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Understanding ophthalmic viscosurgical devices (OVDs) to optimise their use in cataract surgery and complications
EBO Accredited
Leader: S. Arshinoff | Course Level: Intermediate
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Faculty:
COURSE DESCRIPTION: : Course will consist of a slide and video presentation of rheologic properties, classification, and varied utilization techniques for different OVD types. New OVDs, recent discoveries, principles and techniques to prevent and manage complications and post operative IOP spikes will be covered. Ample opportunity for discussion will be available.
COURSE OBJECTIVES: : Attendee will gain insight into the rheological and surgical behavior, choice, and optimal use of OVDs, which can enhance skills in surgery and complication management.
COURSE SCHEDULE:
The course will be divided as follows: 1. Introduction to OVDs, including history, ophthalmologic and non-ophthalmologic uses. 2. How we assess the properties of OVDs and the relevance of each property to eye surgery. 3. Classification of OVDs, including why and how. 4. Best uses and problems with each OVD class. 5. Soft shell techniques. 6. Viscoadaptives 7. Viscous dispersives 8. Post op IOP spikes - avoidance and management 9. OVD rheogic theory 10. The future of OVDs. SINGLE PRODUCT COURSE: No
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: receives consulting fees, retainer, or contract payments from a company producing, developing or supplying the product or procedure presented, receives consulting fees, retainer, or contract payments from a competing company