Established in 1946, the Lancaster Course in Ophthalmology is a unique educational program hosted by Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Harvard Medical School. It has played a pivotal role in providing training to aspiring ophthalmologists from around the world while also enhancing the skills of practitioners in teaching hospitals across the United States and Canada.
In 2023, the Lancaster Course in Ophthalmology is adapting to the digital landscape, offering a virtual online format. This four-week course is designed to deliver extensive and contemporary coverage of both the fundamental and clinical aspects of Ophthalmology. Residents, practicing ophthalmologists, and optometrists are all encouraged to participate. The course features live lectures conducted via Zoom, and students will also have access to a comprehensive collection of recorded sessions, available online for convenient viewing.
Course Program Highlights:
In-depth coverage of various eye conditions including age-related macular degeneration, macular holes, cystoid macular edema, epiretinal membrane, and vitreomacular traction by Dr. Vavvas.
Exploration of eye anatomy and motor physiology, amblyopia, and classification, pre-operative evaluation, anesthesia, viscoelastics, biometry, and IOLs by Dr. McKeown and Dr. Chen.
Insight into anterior segment topics by Dr. Kleiman, including anterior segment trauma and reconstruction, and chemical injury.
Discussion of binocular vision, sensorial adaptation to strabismus, and complications of strabismus surgery by Dr. Kazlas and Dr. McKeown.
Comprehensive coverage of topics like corneal anatomy and physiology, ocular surface tumors, and corneal dystrophies and degenerations by Dr. Jain, Dr. de la Cruz, and Dr. Young.
A special lecture by Dr. David Solá-Del Valle on GDD and additional lectures on glaucoma filtration and laser surgery.
An introduction to various aspects of neuro-ophthalmology by Dr. Bouffard, including principles of neuro-ophthalmology.
Coverage of keratoplasty by Dr. Jurkunas and medical therapy by Dr. Tanna.
Exploration of minimally invasive glaucoma surgery and cataract management by Dr. Netland.
Topics related to nasolacrimal disorders, neonatal conjunctivitis, normal tension glaucoma, optic neuritis, ocular ischemia, and optics.
In-depth examination of orbital and adnexal anatomy, enucleation, evisceration, extenteration, eyelid lesions, and their reconstruction by Dr. Morton.
A comprehensive review of orbital imaging and orbital disease.
Various eye-related pathologies, including those of the retina and vitreous, eyelids, orbit, optic nerve, and glaucoma, discussed by different experts.
Pediatric ophthalmology topics, including pediatric cataracts, pediatric eye exams, strabismus, pediatric glaucoma, pediatric nystagmus, and pediatric retina.
Detailed insights into refractive surgery, retinitis pigmentosa, and inherited retinal disorders.
Strabismus surgery and discussions on suprasellar and suprastellar lesions.
Insights into tumors and uveitic glaucoma.
Exploration of visual assessment in children, congenital optic nerve anomalies, visual fields, nonorganic vision loss, pupils, and ptosis.
And much more, covering a vast array of ophthalmological topics.
This course represents an invaluable opportunity to access comprehensive knowledge and expertise from leaders in the field of Ophthalmology.
