This multidisciplinary STC is aimed at those looking to improve their imaging skills and in-clinic procedure techniques, giving participants an opportunity to train and learn how to train others on artificial eyes with realistic tissue feedback prior to performing the procedure in clinic or on call. It will also be of interest to physicians/administrators wishing to trial ophthalmic laser equipment. The course may be particularly useful for those involved in education and research, as we will showcase useful and cost effective tips and tricks to capture clinical video and photos for education, research, and presentations. 

Participants will rotate through a number of stations. There will be stations with artificial eyes with realistic tissue feedback for YAG Laser Iridotomy, YAG Capsulotomy, Laser Trabeculoplasty, Micropulse Cyclophotocoagulation, and Laser Retinopexy.

The cost-effective video recording section will have participants rotating through a number of stations.  These include: 1) Smartphone adapters for slit lamps and microscopes; 2) Modifications to point of view cameras to allow microscope recording of 4K video; 3) Use of point of view cameras for doing surgical ergonomics; and 4) Modified point of view cameras allowing for point of view video recording for non-microscope based surgery such as strabismus and oculoplastics.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Integrate artificial eyes into simulation training for commonly encountered lasers in residency and comprehensive practice, including YAG Peripheral Iridotomy, YAG Capsulotomy, Laser Trabeculoplasty, Micropulse Cyclophotocoagulation, and Laser Retinopexy
  
• Apply smartphone technology to slit lamps and microscopes to capture clinical photos and videos for education and research
  
• Demonstrate the use of wearable, point of view (POV) cameras to capture clinical photos and videos in strabismus, glaucoma, retina, and oculoplastics surgery for ergonomic awareness, education and research

REGISTRATION
Advance registration is required
Registration is open to comprehensive ophthalmologists, residents/fellows, medical students, allied health professionals (i.e. OR managers interested in cost-effective soultions to recording surgeries)
Maximum number of participants: 20
Fee: $250