Goal

Proficiency in the theoretical foundations, the performance of different surgical techniques and the management of
complications within complex oculoplastic and reconstructive operations of cornea, sclera, lids and lacrimal system.

Content and programme

The 3 day course consists of compact lectures which cover the theoretical basics for the following extensive hands-on
wet-labs. The main topics are:

• Suturing techniques (corneal, scleral, lid, lacrimal)
• Lid reconstruction (skin grafts)
• Lacrimal reconstruction (silicon ring intubation, bicanaliculary intubation to the nose)
• Corneal laceration and perforations
• Scleral rupture
• Corneal transplantation
• Keratoplasty à chaud
• Globe rupture

The microsurgical training modules will be accompanied by lectures. Each participant will have a minimum duration of 14 hours for extensive hands-on surgeries on the human tissue. The programme of the first day concentrates on the theoretical background. In addition to lectures, the second and third day focus mainly on intensive practical trainings.

Approach and method

The lectures are followed by a step-by-step approach. Assisted with video equipment the course directors will demonstrate live how to perform the adequate surgical procedure before you will work directly on your own human specimen. A team of medical instructors will respond to your questions taking your individual skills into consideration, give advice and personal assistance. Employees of advanced ophthalmic trainings will assist you with the surgical equipment. To keep concentration on a high
level, several coffee breaks and lunch are included.

The programme

Wednesday January 13th 2021

Opening remarks

Introduction and course overview

Trauma Terminology

Corneoscleral injuries, wound treatment and corneal suture techniques

Keratoplasty à chaud

Lid reconstruction - basics and techniques

Use of operation microscopes for microsurgical procedures in Ophthalmology

Thursday January 14th 2021

Video Session: Cornea surgical technique

Corneal injuries, PKP - Hands-on Training

Lecture: lacrimal system

Lid reconstruction - Hands-on Training

Free practicing

Social evening at a typical Viennese location with authentic food

Friday January 15th 2021

Lacrimal system - Hands-on Training

Chemical burns Transplantation of stem cells

Free practicing

Farewell

alle	Gebühren ab 2.890,00 EUR

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Zertifizierung beantragt für 30 CME Punkte bei der Ärztekammer Österreich
Participants from Austria will receive 30 DFP points. All participants will receive a certificate at the end of the course.