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- SP-Lumps and Bumps: A Practical Guide to Evaluation and Removal Techniques
- SP-Preparing For Office-Based Surgical Procedures
SP-Optometric Surgical Procedures for Every Optometrist
Description:
Optometric Surgical Procedures, including lump and bump removal, chalazion treatment, punctal occlusion, suture correction for entropion, and various anterior segment laser procedures, among others, are essential procedures for optometrists to be familiar with. Furthermore, optometrists in many states are now performing these procedures on a routine basis. This interactive presentation will review and update these optometric surgical procedures including indications, contraindications, risks, complications, treatment protocols, and pre- and post-op management.
Course Code:
AOA386-SP
Speaker(s):
Nathan Lighthizer, O.D.
lighthiz@nsuok.edu
Richard Castillo, O.D., D.O.
Credits:
2
AOA Expiration Date:
4/3/2026
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