Smile 101

This course will bring you up to date on all the latest corneal refractive surgery technologies available in the United States. Special emphasis will be given to the latest innovation in corneal refractive surgery; Small Incision Lenticule Extraction (SMILE). Benefits and limitations of all current available treatments will be discuss. General surgical complications will serve as a platform for discussing unique technology specific complications. Clinicians will leave with a better understanding of these procedures as well as a template for counselling and clinical management.

Target Audience

Eye care professionals (optometrist, ophthalmology, etc.)

Learning Objectives

  • Understand key preoperative considerations the OD needs to address before making a referral for refractive surgery  

  • Understand current and future refractive technologies 

  • Counsel patients on management of surgical complications 

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Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 Optometry Credit (ARBO/COPE)
Course opens: 
11/20/2025
Course expires: 
11/20/2028
Cost:
$0.00
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This course will bring you up to date on all the latest corneal refractive surgery technologies available in the United States. Special emphasis will be given to the latest innovation in corneal refractive surgery; Small Incision Lenticule Extraction (SMILE). Benefits and limitations of all current available treatments will be discuss. General surgical complications will serve as a platform for discussing unique technology specific complications. Clinicians will leave with a better understanding of these procedures as well as a template for counselling and clinical management.

Derek Cunningham, O.D.

Woo U is a 501-c3 non-profit organization committed to providing high quality continuing education to eye care professionals around the world.

COPE

 

 

Available Credit

  • 1.00 Optometry Credit (ARBO/COPE)

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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