Introduction of full-field ERG and VEP testing in children
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Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:
- Implement electrophysiology testing to make clinical diagnoses and monitor ophthalmic disease.
- Perform a full-field electroretinogram (ffERG) and Visual Evoked Potential (VEP) in the clinical setting.
- Distinguish between technique-related versus physiologic and pathologic (clinical disease-related) variations in waveforms.
- Interpret ERG and VEP waveforms in the setting of genetic retinal disease or visual pathway disorders.
Faculty Disclosure
This program and its contents do not imply endorsement of any products. Disclosure statements have been supplied by all speakers and are available upon request.
Concept
This course will offer instruction on how to perform as well as interpret electro diagnostic studies. Emphasis will be placed on the basic aspects of electrophysiology including waveform interpretation and reporting. Detailed examinations of using electro diagnostics to understand the cellular and molecular genetics of disease will be provided. Hands-on training will provide instruction on how to perform ERG’s and an interactive workshop will provide experience in ERG interpretation.
Target Audience
This course is intended for ophthalmic technicians who are interested in learning the techniques of performing electrophysiology as well as basic waveform interpretation. It is also intended for ophthalmologists, retinal specialists, and vision researchers who are interested in increasing their competence in electrophysiology.
CONFERENCE INFORMATION
If you have any questions about this conference, please contact Wanda Pfeifer at wanda-pfeifer@uiowa.edu or (319)356-1985, University of Iowa Electrophysiology Service Coordinator, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences.
The program committee reserves the right to cancel this conference or make speaker substitutions in the event of unforeseen circumstances.
Conference dress is casual, and each attendee is encouraged to bring a sweater or jacket for comfort during the meeting.