Ophthalmic Surgery for Beginners

Professor Dr. med. Frank Wilhelm is an ophthalmologist with more than 40 years of experience in ophthalmic surgery. He runs courses for residents on the basics of ophthalmic surgery.

1. Introduction.- 2. Topographical and Clinical Anatomy for Ophthalmic Surgeons.- 3. Asepsis and Antisepsis in Eye Surgery.- 4. Equipment Knowledge: "What Must a Surgeon Know?".- 5. Instrumentation.- 6. Suture Materials.- 7. Preparation as a Surgeon.- 8. Patient Preparation in the Operating Department.- 9. Anesthesia in Ophthalmology.- 10. Intraocular Lenses - An Overview.- 11. Intraocular Fluids and Medications.- 12. Basics of Suturing and Knots in Ophthalmic Surgery.- 13. Incision Techniques in Ophthalmic Surgery.- 14. Minor Lid and Tear Duct Surgery.- 15. Procedures on the Conjunctiva and Cornea.- 16. Enucleation.- 17. Iridectomy.- 18. Medication Administration into the Vitreous Body.- 19. Emergency Vitrectomy for Beginners in Endophthalmitis - The Core Vitrectomy.- 20. My First Phaco - How Do I Prepare?.- 21. The First Operations Are Completed; What's Next? Complication Management - Integrating New Knowledge into the Surgical Process - Observerships - Operating Abroad.