Haag-Streit Academy announce new dates for Basic Slit Lamp & Slit Lamp Imaging Courses

Harlow, UK – 21st November 2022 - Haag-Streit UK (HS-UK), the leading manufacturer and distributor of gold-standard diagnostic and surgical devices and instruments for ophthalmologists, optometrists, and orthoptists, is delighted to confirm that Haag-Streit Academy will be hosting a further ‘Slit Lamp Basic Skills course’ and a ‘Slit Lamp Imaging Course’ at the Haag-Streit Academy Training Facility in Harlow on 9^th and 10^th February 2023.

The ‘Slit Lamp Basic Skills’ course will feature advice from product experts on how to get the most from your Haag-Streit slit lamp. The course programme includes lectures on topics such as; ‘History & introduction to the slit lamp’, ‘The general eye examination’ and ‘Tonometry principles & calibration check’.

The aim of the ‘Slit Lamp Imaging Course’ is to provide attendees with a detailed overview of this highly-skilled ophthalmic imaging discipline. The day will include lectures and demonstrations delivered by slit lamp imaging specialists. The agenda will cover a range of topics, including an introduction to the new Imaging Module 910 and the Eyesi slit lamp virtual reality simulator.

Both courses will include practical, hands-on workshops with live subjects, covering topics including; ‘Diffuse, focal & indirect illumination & retro illumination’ on the ‘Slit Lamp Basics Skills’ course and also ‘Image capture & manipulation’ on the ‘Slit Lamp Imaging’ course. Delegates will be able to claim 6.5 CPD points for their attendance on each day.

Grahame Wood, HS-UK National Sales Manager, said, “We have been very excited to begin holding Haag-Streit Academy courses again, post-pandemic. These courses have been extremely popular, so we have added these further dates to meet increased demand. Following delegate feedback, a large proportion of our agenda is dedicated to delivering hands-on workshops to enable attendees to benefit from practical training. The Eyesi Slit Lamp simulator has been a fantastic addition to our slit lamp courses, offering advanced learning opportunities for both beginners and more experienced slit lamp users.”

The cost of each course is just £100 + VAT and lunch is included in the price. For further information, please email academy@haag-streit-uk.com or to book your place now, please visit https://hsuk.co/HSacademyevents