| 09:00 – 09:05 |
Course overview and self-assessment questions
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| 09:05 – 09:20 |
Choice of the operation
-Scleral buckle Vs primary vitrectomy Vs pneumatic retinopexy
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| 09:20 – 09:35 |
In SB surgery -Conventional buckle with indirect ophthalmoscope Vs chandelier assisted buckle.
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| 09:35 – 10:15 |
In PPV
-The gauge (23, 25, 27)
-Use of chandelier ( as a routine Vs in selected cases or steps)
-Posterior hyaloid removal (how to manage the dicult cases,
could you do without?)
-Vitreous base surgery (importance? dierent techniques)
-Combining crystalline lens/cataract surgery (when and how?)
-Is it essential to completely dry the subretinal uid? How to achieve it?
-PFCL use : is it routine or in selected cases? How to avoid/manage
potential problems?
-ILM peeling in non PVR cases? To peel or NOT?
-Addition of SB in some cases?
-Laser application: timing, technique and potential problems
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| 10:15 – 10:40 |
The Tamponade
-Increasing role of Air
-Long-acting gases
-Silicone oil use, abuse and removal issues
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| 10:40 – 10:55 |
Special situation: Fresh GRT RD choices and techniques
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| 10:55 – 11:00 |
Self assessment Qs
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