Technicians Program

Jules Stein and ASCRS are delighted to offer a one-day program designed specifically for technicians on Saturday, February 7th. Sessions will run from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM and will focus on important issues related to cataract and refractive surgery. This preliminary program is subject to change; please check the website frequently for updates.

This course has been awarded 7.5 A JCAHPO credits.

Please note: Registrants of the Technicians Program are invited to attend the following events/sessions as well as the technician-specific program:

Thursday, February 5
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM	Welcome Reception
Friday, February 6
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM	Physician Optional Educational Workshops
Sunday, February 8
8:30 AM – 11:30 AM	Physician Breakfast with the Experts and General Sessions

Program Chair

Bobbi Ballenberg, COMT
Clinical Manager
Retina-Vitreous Associates Medical Group
Los Angeles, California

Faculty

Paul J. Dougherty, MD
David F. Chang, MD
D. Rex Hamilton, MD
Bonnie An Henderson, MD
Kevin M. Miller, MD
Steve C. Schallhorn, MD
Roger F. Steinert, MD
John A. Vukich, MD

Preliminary Program

Saturday, February 6
Joint Session with Nurses
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM	Cataract Surgery Today David F. Chang, MD and Bonnie An Henderson, MD
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM	Update Refractive Surgery: Which Procedure for Which Patient? Steve C. Schallhorn, MD and Roger F. Steinert, MD
Technicians Sessions
10:15 AM – 10:45 AM	Understanding Refractive Errors: Old and New Wave(front) D. Rex Hamilton, MD
10:45 AM – 11:15 AM	Which Candidate is Most Likely to Win? Patient Selection for Refractive Surgery Bobbi Ballenberg, COMT>
11:15 AM – 11:45 AM	Beyond Visual Acuity Testing: Functional Vision Assessment of the Cataract and Refractive Surgery Patient Bobbi Ballenberg, COMT
11:45 AM – 12:30 PM	Mastering IOL Calculations Kenneth J. Hoffer, MD
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM	Luncheon
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM	How to Steer Clear of LASIK Complications Paul J. Dougherty, MD
2:30 PM – 3:15 PM	Post-Operative TLC of the Refractive IOL Patient John A. Vukich, MD
3:30 PM – 4:45 PM	Grand Rounds and Interactive Discussion
4:45 PM – 5:00 PM	Q&A and Evaluations

Educational Objectives

At the conclusion of this program, attendees will be able to:

Describe the advanced phacoemulsification systems being utilized in cataract surgery today
Compare and contrast 3 high technology IOLs currently available
Describe the present applications of customized laser refractive surgery and the process for determining the appropriate procedure for each patient
Discuss the indications and options available for refractive lens exchange patients
Explain the different types of refractive errors and the methods used to correct them
Identify appropriate patient screening and testing methods to assist the surgeon in determining which cataract and refractive surgery patients are most likely to achieve optimal results
Describe the proper techniques necessary to ensure the most accurate visual acuity and functional vision testing for patients considering cataract and refractive surgery
Describe how to operate the IOL Master to accurately obtain measurements on all patients, including those who have undergone prior refractive or other ocular surgery
List five possible complications from the LASIK procedure and the measures which can be taken to prevent them
Discuss the technician’s role in the post-operative course of the patient undergoing refractive IOL surgery