Laser in Ophthalmology Training
Gloucestershire Research & Education Group
This course has been designed for individuals who use lasers in the treatment of diabetic retinopathy, to improve their knowledge of the use of lasers in Ophthalmology.
The teaching is provided by Gloucestershire Research & Education Group and participants will receive an in-house certificate from the Gloucestershire Research & Education Group, on successful completion.
- This course if free of charge but is only available for individuals who use lasers in the treatment of diabetic retinopathy.
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- 5 weeks
- Distance online learning
Quality Improvement in Laser Training
(QUILT)
The QUILT simulator presents images of validated fundus photographs (DME, PDR, and retinal vein occlusion) displayed with optical coherence tomography scans (when appropriate) to plan laser treatments.
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2019
The topics covered in this training include:
- 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
By the end of the course the student will be able to:
- Define the physical and biological properties of lasers
- Recognise the importance of laser safety
- Demonstrate knowledge of how laser machines are used in ophthalmology
- Recognise the different choices of laser lenses and how these should be used
- Demonstrate an understanding of how laser treatment is used in:
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- Proliferative diabetic retinopathy
- Diabetic maculopathy
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Students should be employed in a clinical context, and routinely operate lasers in the treatment of diabetic retinopathy.
We also advise that students are:
- Able to use computer systems and must have (ideally broadband) access to the Internet (www) to complete their distance learning
- Have sufficient competence in English to understand the course
To apply for the course:
Please submit an enquiry using the online form provided.
Students have 5 weeks to complete this course. It is delivered on our online learning system, and to be certificated, students must successfully pass an end of module online assessment.
There are no specific start dates, students can register anytime.
