Duke Eye Center

The Duke Department of
Ophthalmology Presents

Fellows Course & Wet Lab 2020 – Virtual

Friday, September 25, 2020

About the Course

The annual Duke Glaucoma Fellows course is going virtual this year! The one-day course which will provide glaucoma fellows with a comprehensive overview of current practices and controversies in the diagnosis and management of glaucoma and virtual hands-on experience in the latest surgical techniques. Fellows will be able to view new surgical techniques and instrumentation and discuss how recent clinical trial evidence translates into the clinical setting.

The mission of Duke Glaucoma team is to develop trainees with a fundamental understanding of glaucoma diagnosis and management while promoting intellectual curiosity. Duke Glaucoma is dedicated to the principal that research into disease mechanisms, patient care and new technologies is the primary method by which we improve the outcomes of patients.

Course Objectives

At the completion of this educational activity, attendees will be better able to:

Understand how glaucoma pathophysiology relates to risk of disease progression, diagnosis, and treatment
Identify patients at risk for glaucoma and diagnose those with glaucoma early
Select treatment optimally based on patient-specific needs and preferences
Minimize treatment-related complications through the optimal use of devices and surgical procedures