Congenital Ptosis: Evaluation
and Management.
Dr. Saurabh Kumar Sarma
INTRODUCTION: Congenital ptosis is a tricky situation for a general ophthalmologist because of its complex-
ity in proper evaluation and in taking proper surgical decision.
OBJECTIVE: The proposed instruction course aims to deal with the development of clinical acumen regarding
a patient with congenital ptosos. It will be a video based course with emphasis on correct surgical approach
– options and predictive value of different surgical procedures on management of ptosis. A by heart knowl-
edge of surgical anatomy and methodology regarding the evaluation will also be highlight of the course.
PURPOSE: At the conclusion of the course the attendee will be able to carry out an appropriate evaluation
and take decision regarding the surgical approach of a case of congenital ptosis
| 1 | Surgical anatomy of upper lid | Dr. Abhijit Bhuyan | watch video |
| 2 | Evaluation of ptosis: areas of importance | Dr. Dhrubajyoti Sarmah | watch video |
| 3 | Basic principles of ptosis surgery | Dr. Goswami Biraj Jyoti | watch video |
| 4 | Frontalis sling: silicon tube | Dr. Nilanjan Kaushik Thakur | watch video |
| 5 | Fascia lata sling : old is gold | Dr. Gautam Paul | watch video |
| 6 | Levator resection | Dr. Saurabh Kumar Sarma | watch video |
| 7 | Complications of ptosis surgery | Dr. Saurabh Kumar Sarma |
Total duration (including panel discussion of 10 mins)
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