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Course Description
Course will review (1) the indications, timeline, and techniques for performing YAG laser posterior capsulotomies with advanced technology IOLs (e.g. IC-8 and LAL), (2) tips for performing safe and effective YAG laser vitreolysis in pseudophakic eyes for vitreous floaters and (3) indications, timeline, and techniques for using the YAG laser to treat epithelial cell ingrowth in LASIK and LALEX (e.g. SMILE) eyes.
Educational Objective
I want the learner to be able to use YAG laser technology for indications beyond routine posterior capsulotomy. These include the treatment of epithelial cell ingrowth following refractive surgery (LASIK and SMILE) as well as for the treatment of symptomatic vitreous opacities after cataract surgery. Moreover, with the advent of new advanced technology IOLs (e.g. pinhole and light adjustable lens), new standards and guidelines for YAG laser capsulotomy need to be learned.
Course will review (1) the indications, timeline, and techniques for performing YAG laser posterior capsulotomies with advanced technology IOLs (e.g. IC-8 and LAL), (2) tips for performing safe and effective YAG laser vitreolysis in pseudophakic eyes for vitreous floaters and (3) indications, timeline, and techniques for using the YAG laser to treat epithelial cell ingrowth in LASIK and LALEX (e.g. SMILE) eyes.
Educational Objective
I want the learner to be able to use YAG laser technology for indications beyond routine posterior capsulotomy. These include the treatment of epithelial cell ingrowth following refractive surgery (LASIK and SMILE) as well as for the treatment of symptomatic vitreous opacities after cataract surgery. Moreover, with the advent of new advanced technology IOLs (e.g. pinhole and light adjustable lens), new standards and guidelines for YAG laser capsulotomy need to be learned.
2025 ASCRS Annual Meeting Instructional Courses
This 1.5 hour Instructional Course was recorded at the 2025 ASCRS Annual Meeting in Los Angeles, CA, April 25-28, 2025.
