Michelle Welch, O.D.
Lumps & Bumps
Identification of selected eyelid neoplasms will be briefly discussed. Excision techniques will be demonstrated. Chalazion management options, repair of mild entropion by suture and the technique for injection of Botox® for relief of blepharospasm will be discussed. Instructor narration of video of the procedures is included. Immediate, short term and long-term post operative care of eyelid procedures will be discussed. The course will benefit providers performing the procedures as well as those co-managing these patients.
Hands on Workshop: In-Office Surgical Procedures
This two-hour hands-on workshop will allow attendees to gain experience with surgical procedures performed in the primary care optometric office. Injection techniques, ocular irrigation technique, radiofrequency surgical techniques and corneal foreign body removal will be demonstrated and performed.
Hands On Workshop: Laser Workshop
This two-hour hands-on workshop will allow attendees to gain experience with laser procedures performed in the primary care optometric office. Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT), Laser Peripheral Iridotomy (LPI) and YAG capsulotomy will be demonstrated and performed using model eyes. Gonioscopy along with angle anatomy will also be reviewed and performed.