Biometry in Cataract Surgeries

 

 

 

To be offered in Spring 2024 – 2 credits (3 ECTS)

Jerusalem Multidisciplinary College's cutting-edge online course on biometry and premium lens calculations for cataract surgery will be taught by ophthalmologists and optometrists from the prestigious Biometry Service at Hadassah Medical Center.
Discover how to calculate and fit the optimal IOL for transplantation during cataract surgery in complex cases for each patient's unique needs - from monofocal to toric, multifocal, and EDOF lenses.

Course Structure

3 online study sessions (via Zoom) and 11 asynchronous lectures.

• April 30th (14:15 IST)
• June 18th (14:15 IST)
• July 02nd (14:15 IST)

All lectures will be recorded and available for later viewing.

*Practical hands-on training opportunity in the Hadassah Medical Center Ophthalmology Department in Jerusalem is available for an additional fee.

Practical training in Hebrew on July 1st and 4th.
Practical training in English on September 12th.  

Learning Outcomes

1. List and contrast between surgical cataract methods.
2. Identify the existing intraocular lenses for implantation in cataract surgery, their optical effect, their advantages and disadvantages.
3. Describe biometric imaging devices and other related instruments.
4. Analyze the outputs of biometric imaging devices.
5. Calculate intraocular lens powers based on common formulas and calculators.
6. Independently calculate monofocal, torical, multifocal and EDOF lenses and adapt the ideal lens to the patient.
7. Measure patients with biometric devices and other related instruments.
8. Solve complex eye cases requiring advanced biometric and optometric calculations.

Course Assessment    

• Case analysis assignments
• Short quizzes to check understanding after every lecture

Practical Experience

Practical hands-on training opportunity is available at Hadassah Medical Center in Jerusalem. The practical training sessions will take place in September 2024.

Instructors

 

Dr. Hadas Ben-Eli, PhD

Chair, Department of Optometry and Vision Science, Jerusalem Multidisciplinary College (JMC)
Director, Optometry and Biometry Service, Ophthalmology Department, Hadassah Medical Center.

 

Dr. David Smadja, MD

Medical Director, Ein Tal - Hadassah Laser Refractive Institute
Director Refractive Surgery Unit , Hadassah Medical Center
President, Israeli Society of Refractive Surgery
Co-founder and CEO @ NanoDrops.Ltd, @ iSlit.Ltd

 

Prof. Irene Anteby, MD

Director, Pediatric Ophthalmology Unit,
Pediatric Cataract and Strabismus Senior Specialist and Surgeon
Ophthalmology Department, Hadassah Medical Center

 

Dr. Itay Lavy, MD

Cornea and Cataract Senior Specialist and Surgeon
Ophthalmology Department, Hadassah Medical Center

 

 

Dr. Liran Tiosano, MD

Retina and Cataract Senior Specialist and Surgeon
Director, Reading Center for Retinal Clinical Studies
Director, Imaging Unit
Ophthalmology Department, Hadassah Medical Center

 

Dr. Denise Wajnsztajn, MD
Cornea and Cataract Senior Specialist and Surgeon
Ophthalmology Department, Hadassah Medical Center

 

Dr. Ron Kaufman, MD

Glaucoma, Cataract, and Anterior Segment Specialist
Ophthalmology Department, Hadassah Medical Center

 

Dr. Benjamin Stern, MD

Cataract & Refractive Surgery Optics Researcher
Ophthalmology Department, Hadassah Medical Center

 

Registration for the online course click here

Cost of registration for online course: 1420 ILS (approximately $385)

 

Registration for the practical experience click here

Cost of registration for practical experience: 1500 ILS (approximately $410)

 

*Please note: All prices are in Israeli Shekels (ILS).
 

 

 

For more information and registration assistance please contact: international@jmc.ac.il