
Sessions in which Dr. Alfred Basilious participates
Saturday 11 June, 2022
Learning Objectives:To review treatment strategies for managing intraocular lens complicationsTo review pearls for performing cataract surgery in patients with corneal conditions.To understand healthcare economics associated with ocular surface disease and cataract surgeryCanMEDS Roles: Medical expert; Scholar
This course will introduce participants to common cornea and external disease procedures, many of which could be deployed in a minor procedure room by comprehensive ophthalmologists and cornea and external disease subspecialists. The course will describe the indications for each respective procedure as well as the necessary instrumentation, materials and equipment. Participants will be introduced to a surgical video detailing each technique, as well as pearls from an expert practitioner fo...
Sessions in which Dr. Alfred Basilious attends
Friday 10 June, 2022
Learning Objectives:1. To understand the role of genetics and environmental factors in keratoconus.2. To review modalities for refractive surgery and keratoconus management. CanMEDS Roles: Medical expert; Scholar
SOLD OUTImplantation of an IOL in the absence of capsular support remains challenging for many surgeons. Intrascleral haptic fixation using the flanged, double needle (Yamane) technique allows the surgeon to scleral fixate a 3 piece IOL in the setting of complete zonular compromise. The technique leaves the conjunctiva and sclera relatively undisturbed compared to other scleral fixation techniques while also reducin...