Background & Experience How many years of experience do you have operating cataracts? (Years) Which cataract surgery techniques are you familiar with? ECCE (Extracapsular Cataract Extraction)Manual SICS (Small Incision Cataract Surgery)Phacoemulsification
If Yes to Phacoemulsification Experience: Which phacoemulsification machine have you used? Describe your experience with phacoemulsification: Performed a few stepsPerformed the entire case with assistancePerformed the entire case independently Are you competent in performing capsulorrhexis (creation of the anterior lens capsule opening)? YesNo Can you rotate the nucleus after hydrodissection? YesNo Describe your preferred technique for nucleus management Have you implanted foldable intraocular lenses (IOLs)? YesNo Are you comfortable with loading and implanting foldable IOLs? YesNo
Specific Challenges Is there any particular step of the phacoemulsification procedure that you find challenging?YesNo
Additional Skills Have you ever performed an anterior vitrectomy (removal of vitreous gel) for posterior capsular ruptures? YesNo
Course Content Preferences Are there any other aspects of phacoemulsification surgery you'd like us to cover in this course?
