Advanced Ultrasound A & B
for individuals who wish to improve their ultrasound skills in
Advanced Axial Eye Length Biometry & Diagnostic B-Scan Ophthalmic Echography

Workshop Schedule

***** This course has been awarded 7 JCAHPO Group A
Continuing Education Credits for this course.
*** The B-Scan lectures have been approved for 1.75 OPS CECs 1:2
..... And as an on demand In Office presentation

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Prerequisites: Previous experience in ophthalmic echography and angiography.

Target Group: : Certified and non-certified ophthalmic persons doing patient workups.

Course level: Intermediate to Advanced. The morning section is designed to provide a comprehensive review of the principles of Axial Eye Length Biometry as well as Advanced IOL Calculations. Special considerations for the "Special Eye" and the post corneal refractive eye will be emphasized. Advanced techniques for the measurement of the ocular structures as well as the corneal radius of curvature will be discussed in length.
The afternoon section is designed to provide a comprehensive review of the principles of Diagnostic B-Scan echography. Concepts such as real time, gray scale, 3-Dimensional thinking and probe positioning will be the primary focus of this program. Diagnostic B-scan echograms will also be covered using multiple slide examples.

Instructional Objectives: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  1. explain the underlying physical laws and properties governing axial eye length biometry.
  2. demonstrate an improved understanding of the various IOL formulas used for post corneal refractive procedures and discuss criteria for choosing a particular formula for calculations.
  3. list the different modalities of measurement and be able to identify the unique features of each modality
  4. demonstrate the concepts of axial, transverse and longitudinal positioning.
  5. perform a 6 step ultrasound B screening exam.
  6. describe common ocular entities seen pre and postop in eyes having cataract surgery.
  7. practice the learned concepts during skills transfer sessions.

Lecture Faculty: Denice Barsness, CRA, COMT, ROUB, FOPS

Enrollment Limit: 18 Students

  Course Outline
CECs
8:00-9:00 am Review of Advanced Axial Eye Length Biometry Principles 1.0 hr
9:00-10:00 am IOL Calculations for the Baby Boomer 1.0 hr
10:00 -10:15 am Break
10:15 -11:15 am Does it Make Sense? Practical Exercises for Reviewing Complicated Biometry Data 1.0 hr
11:15-11:45 am Beyond Keratometry: Advanced Corneal Measurements Techniques for the Modern Age 0.5 hr
Total CECs am:3.5 CECs
1:00-2:00 am Probe Positioning: 3-Dimensional Thinking 1.0 hr
2:00-3:00 pm Skills Transfer Session-Diagnostic B-Scan Echography 1.0 hr
3:00-3:15 pm Break
3:15-4:15 pm Use of B-Scan in Pre and Post Operative Management 1.0 hr
4:15-4:45 pm Diagnostic B-Scan of the Retina and Choroid .5 hr
Total CECs pm session:3.5 CECs
Total CECs Day:7.0 CECs