OVERVIEW Ophthalmic Operating Theatre Course is organized by M&K Update Ltd and will be held from Jun 22 - 23, 2026 in London, England, United Kingdom. Description: This course will provide attendees with an opportunity to update their skills and knowledge in respect to adult ophthalmic operating theatre practice. This would be through a series of sessions specifically targeted at the explicit requirements of those working in (and patients accessing) ophthalmic theatres. It would consider the various sub-specialties with ophthalmology and the main areas of practice including pre-assessment, scrub, anaesthetic and recovery roles. This course would be extremely valuable for qualified practitioners either new to the specialty or recently qualified and associate/assistant practitioners or theatre support practitioners who wish to develop their knowledge. It may also be of interest to Operating Department Practitioners who want to bolster their skills and knowledge within ophthalmology. Course Content: Day 1 Revision of anatomy and physiology of the eye General overview of ophthalmic surgery: cataract, trabeculectomy, vitreo-retinal, strabismus, oculoplastic, corneal The WHO check and key theatre safety considerations Ophthalmic anaesthesia: local blocks, sedation and key general anaesthetic considerations Ophthalmic surgical pre-assessment The theatre environment, efficiency, finance and communication Day 2 Scrub practitioner, instrument practice and microsurgery Lasers in ophthalmology, there use and safety Electro-surgery and diathermy The ophthalmic microscope in theatre Assisting the ophthalmic surgeon Micro/histopathology, specimen management and processing Patient recovery and ophthalmic pain

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