Laser Therapy for the Open Angle Glaucoma’s:  ALT & SLT
COPE #96579-LP
Event #130211
Expiration Date: 2/18/2028

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

The use of laser energy to treat open angle glaucoma has been used by optometric physicians in certain states for over a decade now. This interactive presentation will review and update these ophthalmic laser procedures.  

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

• Why, and for what ocular conditions, are ophthalmic lasers indicated?

• To review the outcomes and clinical relevance of the Glaucoma Laser Trial.

• To become familiar with the indications, contraindications, treatment protocols, complications, and follow-up with argon laser trabeculoplasty (ALT).

• To become familiar with the indications, contraindications, treatment protocols, complications, and follow-up with selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT).

• To become familiar with the indications, contraindications, treatment protocols, complications, and follow-up with endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation (ECP).


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Exam

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Certificate

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Get to know our speakers

Dr. Nathan Lighthizer

Dr. Nathan Lighthizer, O.D., F.A.A.O., is a 2009 graduate of Pacific University College of Optometry.  Upon graduation, he completed a residency in Family Practice Optometry with an emphasis in Ocular Disease through the NSU Oklahoma College of Optometry.  Dr. Lighthizer has since joined the faculty at the Oklahoma College of Optometry and serves as the Chief of Specialty Care Clinics and the Chief of Electrodiagnostics Clinic.  Dr. Lighthizer lectures nationally on numerous topics, most notably advanced ophthalmic procedures, electrodiagnostics, and ocular disease.