This live webinar talks through the steps of trial frame refraction, including the use of a Jackson Cross Cylinder, in patients of all ages. The webinar also extends to different charts that could be used during refraction, different techniques to identify astigmatism and adapting a refraction to suit individual patient needs. Lecturer: Dr. Sarah Wassnig, … Read more
This lecture provides important updates on two public health topics: Update on Malaria Retinopathy (Dr. Susan Lewallen) Objectives: Be able to describe the 3 retinal features of malarial retinopathy; Know the significance of malaria retinopathy in the diagnosis of cerebral malaria. Update on Global Elimination of Trachoma (Dr. Paul Courtright) Objectives: Understand the SAFE strategy … Read more
This live webinar covers an overview of subjective refraction, including a step-by-step guide for the procedure. Clinical tips are discussed, as well as potential pitfalls to avoid. Lecturer: Diane Russo, OD, MPH, FAAO, New England College of Optometry, Boston, USA Transcript (To translate please select your language to the right of this page) DR RUSSO: … Read more
This live webinar identifies at least 3 uncommon pathognomonic patterns of eye movements. Appropriate testing for these entities are also discussed. Lecturer: Dr. Karl Golnik, Chairman, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA Transcript (To translate please select your language to the right of this page) DR GOLNIK: Greetings. This … Read more
The goal of this live webinar is to enhance the knowledge of and to stimulate eye care providers to take on the challenge of appreciating and diagnosing the range of individuals with CVI and to work within their communities to assure appropriate approaches to habilitation are provided within their communities by appropriately trained personnel. Lecturer: … Read more
This live webinar discusses strategies and skills for communication with ophthalmic patients and their families or care givers, focusing on typical Orbis patient populations. Lecturer: Kenneth Youngstein, owner of Biocom Ltd, which provides communication services to pharma companies, medical schools, governmental agencies and NGO’s. Transcript (To translate please select your language to the right of … Read more
Orthokeratology contact lenses are becoming increasingly popular as a method of slowing the progression of myopia in children as well as providing reversible corrected day time vision. During this live webinar, Dr. Wantanbe discusses how Orthokeratology lenses mold the corneal shape at night, the risks and benefits of this technology, and the basic principles of … Read more
During this live webinar, different phaco techniques for different kinds of cataract, from soft, medium to hard, brown or black, posterior polar, intumescent, or with weak zonules are discussed. Lecturer: John E. Downing, MD, FACS, Clinical Professor at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. In private practice in Bowling Green, KY, USA Transcript (To translate please … Read more
Learning DMEK can be a daunting prospect for a solo cornea surgeon, but the learning curve doesn’t have to be so steep! This live webinar is an overview of DMEK surgery, from donor selection and preparation, through the intraoperative steps, to post operative management. Lecturer: Dr. James Lehmann, former Orbis staff ophthalmologist (2005) and currently … Read more