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Phaco Training for Ophthalmologists
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Phaco Training Dr.Tamilarasan Senthil
Phaco For Everyone
Paying Patients.
Non Paying Camp Patients.
Phaco Advantages
No Painful Injections.
No Sutures, No Pad.
Less induced Astigmatism
Faster Recovery.
Why we train Surgeons?
In India of the 10,000 Ophthalmologists present, less than 10% perform Phacoemulsification.Training Surgeons indirectly benefit the patients.Access to Phaco very limited in many countries.“Medical Ophthalmologists” seems to be on the rise.
Selection of Trainees
Interested Surgeons email us after looking at our website www.corneatraining.com
The trainees are selected after they send their resume.
Prerequisites for Training
Anybody with basic skills in Extra Capsular Cataract Extraction can undergo training.
Experience and Skill in performing Capsulo rhexis would provide an added advantage.
Attitude and Interest to Learn.
Surgeons with access to Phaco Machines in their own countries.
Training Programme
Two Types of Courses:
Basic Phaco Training Programme:
For Beginners.
Advanced Phaco Training Programme :
For Surgeons with prior experience.
Duration
The duration of the course
1-4 weeks.
Structured Training
Theory on Phaco Machines are taught initially.
The surgeons are asked to observe surgeries performed by experienced surgeons .
Anesthesia
Initially the trainee performs the surgeries under a block.
As we go ahead with the training, surgeries are done under topical anesthesia.
First Week
The basic steps in Phaco are taught such as handling the machine, trenching of the nucleus, Chopping , Irrigation aspiration etc.
Entry
Scleral Tunnel.
Clear Corneal.
Second Week
Entry.
Capsulorhexis.
Trenching.
Chopping.
Irrigation and Aspiration.
IOL Insertion.
Post Operative Outcomes
The surgeons are encouraged to see their patients the next day after surgery. They are also asked to watch videos of surgeries performed by them to correct any mistakes.
Certification
All surgeons are certified after succesful completion of the course.
LASIK Training
Eximer Laser Machine
Interpretation of Orbscan Reports.
1 week training.
5-10 procedures can be performed.
Flap creation with the Amadeus Microkeratome.
LASIK Training
MCI Approval
International Surgeons have to get temporary registration with the Medical Council of India for the process, we will assist in getting MCI temporary registration.
Thank You
