Education Course

Optimising Outcomes with OCT:

From acquisition to advanced analysis

Tue, 03 December 2024 - Wed, 04 December 2024

ZEISS Vision, 22 Gas St, Birmingham, B1 2JT

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About the course

The ZEISS OCT Course aims to equip participants with the foundational knowledge and practical skills needed to acquire and interpret Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) images effectively and confidently. This one-day training programme will be held on Tuesday 3rd & Wednesday 4th December 2024, with places allocated on a first-come-first-served basis once payment has been received.

Through a dynamic format of interactive lectures, case discussions and hands-on workshops, participants will learn the fundamentals of OCT acquisition, gain proficiency in interpreting OCT scans and ocular pathologies, and explore a range of advanced analysis techniques. Click here to see the full agenda.

The course content is best suited to current and new users of OCT, but all levels of experience are very welcome.

Course places will be charged at £175 + VAT per person and will include lunch, refreshments, and a certificate of attendance for CPD hours. The course has been accredited with 10 GOC CPD points. Delegate places are only secured upon receipt of a card payment or purchase order – payment instructions will be emailed to you when you register.

Please note: both dates are now fully booked, however please feel free to register you details on our waiting list below.

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Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to...

Differentiate between normal and abnormal OCT scans.
Understand the principles and application of OCT, using the ZEISS CIRRUS.
Identify common ocular pathologies, utilising posterior and anterior OCT imaging.
Demonstrate best-practice techniques to ensure optimal scan acquisition.
Confidently interpret OCT & OCT-A scans.

Provisional Agenda

Tuesday 3^rd & Wednesday 4^th December 2024

Registration will open at 09:00, with the first session starting at 09:30 and the last session ending at 16:30.

Time / Format	Session
09:00 - 09:30	Registration and refreshments
09:30 - 09:45	Introductions & housekeeping
Interactive Lecture	OCT Fundamentals: History and evolution of OCT ZEISS digital and technological evolution Demonstration of normal and abnormal OCT scans OCT warning signs
Interactive Lecture	OCT Interpretation: Retinal Layers: Anatomy of the retina and optic nerve Identification and interpretation of normal and abnormal retinal layers and structures in OCT images
Coffee Break
Interactive Lecture	The importance of Anterior Segment OCT: Clinical use cases Incorporating anterior segment into your OCT workflow
Interactive Lecture	OCT Interpretation: Common Pathologies: Overview of common retinal pathologies Overview of common optic neuropathies Strategies for mitigating the impact of artifacts on interpretation
Interactive Lecture	Tips and tricks for OCT Acquisition: Optimising outcomes with scan pattern selection Best-practice acquisition techniques
Lunch Break
Workshops	Hands-on acquisition workshops
Interactive Case Discussion	Clinical Case-Based Learning Analysis of case studies & scenarios Interpretation discussion
Coffee Break
Interactive Lecture	Interpretation of OCT-A Images Overview of OCT-A technology and clinical applications Understanding the principles of OCT-A vs OCT imaging
16:00 – 16:30	Quiz, feedback and close

This agenda is provisional and aims to provide an outline of the course topics and format. A full agenda with detailed timings will be shared with attendees closer to the time.

Location & Directions

Carl Zeiss Vision

Carl Zeiss Vision Ltd 22 Gas St B1 2JT Birmingham United Kingdom

08081 961445

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