Learning Resource Centre:
Procedural Videos
Learn surgery from some of the world's top ophthalmologists!
Oculoplastics
Ptosis repair:(link)
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superior visual field loss, cosmetic improvement
Blepharoplasty:(link)
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excess eyelid skin (dermatochalasis) causing superior visual field defect; cosmetic improvement
Entropion repair: (link)
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eyelids turning inwards can worsen dry eye, cause discomfort, or cause scarring of cornea
Ectropion repair: (link)
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eyelids turning outwards can worsen dry eye and cause discomfort
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too much ocular surface exposure (can cause dry eye), cosmetic improvement
Canthotomy: (link)
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orbital compartment syndrome (e.g. retrobulbar hematoma)
Tarsorrhaphy: (link)
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too much ocular surface exposure (can cause dry eye), persistent epithelial defect of the eye
Evisceration: (link)
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severe infection or pain in eye with loss of vision
Enucleation: (link)
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tumors contained within the eye, trauma
Exenteration: (link)
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tumors spreading outside of the eye, trauma
Nasolacrimal Duct Probing: (link)
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Nasolacrimal duct obstruction (NLDO) leading to overflow tearing
Refractive Surgery
Astigmatic Keratotomy (AK) / Limbal Relaxing Incision (LRI):(link)
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astigmatism
Laser Assisted in situ Keratomileusis (LASIK):(link)
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refractive error
Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK): (link)
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refractive error
Radial Keratotomy (RK): (link)
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refractive error
Lasers
Panretinal Photocoagulation (PRP):(link)
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Proliferative diabetic retinopathy
YAG Capsulotomy:(link)
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Posterior capsular opacification (PCO)
YAG Iridotomy: (link)
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Narrow angle glaucoma
Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT): (link)
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High pressure in glaucoma
Cornea
Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty (DALK):(link)
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corneal scar, keratoconus
Penetrating Keratoplasty (PK):(link)
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Corneal scar, keratoconus, Fuchs corneal dystrophy
Descemet Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty (DSAEK): (link)
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Fuchs corneal dystrophy, pseudophakic bullous keratopathy
Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty (DMEK): (link)
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Fuchs corneal dystrophy, pseudophakic bullous keratopathy
Keratoprosthesis (KPro): (link)
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Failed corneal transplants, corneal conjunctivalization
Corneal Inlays: (link)
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Keratoconus, corneal weakening (ectasia)
Photo Therapeutic Keratectomy (PTK): (link)
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Superficial corneal opacities / irregularities, some corneal dystrophies
Cross-Linking (CxL): (link)
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Keratoconus, corneal weakening (ectasia)
Retina
Pars Plana Vitrectomy (PPV):(link, link)
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The workhorse retinal procedure, used to operate inside the eye (epiretinal membrane, vitreomacular traction, macular hole, vitreous hemorrhage, rhegmatogenous retinal detachment, tractional retinal detachment, endophthalmitis and retained lens fragments)
Epiretinal Membrane (ERM) Peel:(link)
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remove scar tissue over the macula
Endolaser: (link)
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Vitreous hemorrhage
Air-fluid Exchange or Silicone Oil: (link)
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Retinal detachment repair, macular hole repair
Scleral Buckle (SB): (link)
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Retinal detachment
Pneumatic Retinopexy: (link)
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Retinal detachment
Glaucoma
Trabeculectomy (trab):(link)
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High intraocular pressure not controlled by other measures (drops, laser, etc.)
Baerveldt Valve (tube):(link)
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High intraocular pressure not controlled by other measures (drops, laser, etc.)
Iridotomy / Iridectomy: (link)
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Narrow angle glaucoma
Goniotomy: (link)
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Pediatric glaucoma, when cornea is clear