This one hour interactive course reviews vital concepts to know when performing laser procedures in the optometric office. Through the use of interactive audience polling devices, the attendees will review basic biophysics and tissue interactions of lasers, safety and hazard concerns, as well as medico-legal responsibilities. Operation of various laser systems, indications, contraindications, procedure technique and followup care of anterior segment therapy procedures, including management of complications will be reviewed.
Disclosure(s):
Nate Lighthizer, OD: Bausch + Lomb: Speaker's Bureau (honoraria or other compensation) (); Dompe: Speaker's Bureau (honoraria or other compensation) (); Ellex: Consulting Fees (); LKC: Consulting Fees (), Speaker's Bureau (honoraria or other compensation) (); Lumenis: Consulting Fees (); nidek: Consulting Fees (); Optovue: Consulting Fees (); Oyster Point: Speaker's Bureau (honoraria or other compensation) (); Sun Pharma: Speaker's Bureau (honoraria or other compensation) (); ZeaVision: Advisory Committee/Board Member ()
