Diabetic Retinopathy Workshop

Retinal Laser Simulation Workshop for Ophthalmology Residents

Overview by Dr. Evelyn Mensah

Over the past 15 years, intravitreal injection therapies have become extremely common in the management of diabetic retinopathy. Whilst there has been a corresponding reduction in the number of laser treatments for particularly diabetic maculopathy, ophthalmology residents have struggled to gain adequate experience in appropriate laser application. This innovative retinal laser simulation course is designed for specialist residents in ophthalmology. It is divided into two main parts.

01 e-Learning Course

On-line pre-learning is completed in advance of
face-2-face sim session and is a pre-requisite

Learning outcomes:

Physical and biological properties of lasers
Laser safety
Laser machines used in ophthalmology
Choice of laser lenses
Laser treatment of proliferative diabetic retinopathy
Laser treatment of diabetic maculopathy

02A

Face-2-Face QUILT

Computer based laser simulation using QUILT
(Quality Improvement in Laser Training)

QUILT Laser Simulation training includes:

Choices of laser and contact lens, laser power and spot size,
spot pattern and spacing, viewing magnification
Guidance on laser application
Guidance on selecting appropriate treatment plans
Discussions with peers on patient cases and appropriate treatments

02B

Face-2-Face Artificial Eyes

Practical laser simulation using the live single-shot and multi-shot retinal laser machines together with the RetiEye and photochromic laser inserts

Retinal Laser Simulation Workshop on November 6th

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