Program

During the course you will learn about current treatment options for advanced keratoconus. You will attend scientific presentations and observe an examination of postoperative patients. The specialists from Amnitrans EyeBank Rotterdam will give you step-by-step training in Bowman layer graft preparation. Next, the corneal surgeons will perform a Bowman layer transplantation. Both procedures will be displayed on a large screen so that you can follow along step by step at your own microscope.

What You Will Achieve in This Course

The goal is that after you complete the advanced keratoconus wetlab course, you will:

• be familiar with the current treatment options for advanced keratoconus;
• know what the indications, results, complications and aftercare of Bowman layer transplantation are;
• be familiar with the preparation and preservation of donor corneal tissue used for Bowman layer transplantation;
• have observed 2-3 video surgeries and know the relevant clinical protocols for Bowman layer transplantation;
• have a solid foundation for Bowman layer transplantation in human eyes;
• feel confident in your ability to prepare tissue and to perform Bowman layer transplantation at your own clinic.

Your Group

The group size is limited to 10 participants per course. During the entire course a multidisciplinary team will provide advice and guidance, so you will enjoy personal coaching throughout your participation. Please note that presence of Dr Melles is not guaranteed.