Corneal Transplantation: Understanding the Gift of Sight -  CO102

Written by: Scott A. Uttley, MD
Corneal transplantation is one of the most beneficial ocular surgeries within the field of ophthalmology and is extremely successful in allowing individuals to regain visual function. This course will review the most common ocular conditions resulting in the need for corneal transplantation. In addition, it will allow the participant to become familiar with pre-operative screening procedures, basic operative techniques, and post-operative care regarding transplant patients. The course will also review the corneal donation process, including the role of the Minnesota Lion's Eye Bank.

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Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

• Explain the corneal donation process.
  
• List the conditions requiring corneal transplantation. 
  
• Describe the pre- and post-operative assessment of the corneal transplant patient.

After you have completed reviewing the materials in this course, you will be ready to take the test. When you complete the test, press the submit button. Your test will be instantly graded and your score will be displayed.

If you do not pass the exam, you will have the opportunity to take the test a second time at no additional fee. You are not required to retake the test immediately. The course will remain on your personalized MYCE Current Course List until such time as you are ready to retake the test.

If you retake the test a second time and fail, you will have the option of purchasing the course for a reduced fee. You are not required to take the test immediately. The course will remain on your personalized MYCE Current Course List until such time as you are ready to repurchase and retake the test.

If you fail a third time, you will no longer have the option of retaking the test at a reduced fee. You will be able to repurchase the course through the Course Catalog at the regular price.

Your credit certificate for 1.0 JCAHPO Group (A) credit hour will be available for you to print immediately following your test or at your leisure from your MYCE page.

All passed and failed courses remain on your MYCE page. On a periodic basis, all completed courses will be moved to your MYCE Archived Course page.