Associate Professor Southern College of Optometry Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose
Disclosure(s):
Jason Duncan, OD, FAAO: No financial relationships to disclose
With an expanding scope, many optometrists are able to provide minor surgical procedures of the eye and adnexa. This course takes a look at a myriad of procedures that may be performed in the optometric office setting. Coding and billing is also discussed. Blades and radio waves! Are you ready to operate!?
Learning Objectives:
Upon conclusion of this activity, attendees will be able to:
Identify the various anterior segment pathologies that might require optometric surgical intervention
Describe the various methods available in optometric surgical management
Recommend proper perioperative and operative techniques
Appropriately code and bill regarding minor surgical procedures