Abstract

Chairpersons: Dr Swapna Nair Dr Sony George

Panelists Dr Chitra Ramamurthy, Dr Namrata Sharma, Dr Mohan Rajan, Dr Rajesh Sinha

Abstract: This is a video assisted skills transfer session (VAST) with panel discussion and audience participation regarding updation of skills to the current gold standards of surgical intervention and visual rehabilitation in cataract surgery that demands utmost precision and excellent refractive results. It is aimed at any practitioner who aspires to begin using multifocal IOLs and femto assisted procedure, or seasoned surgeons who would like to brush up their skills or clarify points. There shall be well rounded didactics and discussion on planning and execution of optimal surgery and management of complicated cases or unexpected intraop disasters. The faculty consists of some of the most prolific surgeons in the country.

Keynote: 10 min

Classic femtosecond cataract surgery: how I do it : Dr Sandhya Nair – 4 Mins

Best practice protocol for multifocal IOL : Dr. Anish MR – 4 Mins

How to offer multifocality to more patients : Dr. Sony George – 5 Mins

Complicated cases and management of intraop femto complications: video clips : Dr Swapna Nair – 10 Mins

Overcoming intraoperative hitches in planned multifocals: video clips : Dr Sony George – 10 Mins

Panel discussion with audience participation : 40 Mins

1	Classic femtosecond cataract surgery how I do it	Dr Sandhya Nair	watch video
2	Best practice protocol for multifocal IOL	Dr. Anish MR	watch video
3	How to offer multifocality to more patients	Dr. Sony George	watch video
4	Complicated cases and management of intraop femto complications video clips	Dr Swapna Nair	watch video
5	Overcoming intraoperative hitches in planned multifocals video clips	Dr Sony George	watch video