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 September 13th 2023

Opening remarks

Introduction and course overview

Trauma Terminology

Corneoscleral injuries, wound treatment and corneal suture techniques

Keratoplasty à chaud

Lid reconstruction - basics and techniques

Personal configuration microscopes

Thursday September 14th 2023

Video Session: Cornea surgical technique

Corneal injuries, PKP - Hands-on Training

Lecture: lacrimal system

Lid reconstruction - Hands-on Training

Free practicing

Cornea Case studies

Chemical burns

Transplantation on stem-cells

Friday September 15th 2023

Lecture: Lacrimal system

Lacrimal system - Hands-on Training

Free practicing

Farewell

Hosted by

Ursula Schmidt-Erfurth MD, Prof.

Course directors:

Roman Dunavölgyi MD, Prof.
Gerald Schmidinger MD, Prof.

Faculty:

Roman Dunavölgyi MD, Prof.; Gerald Schmidinger MD, Prof.; Reinhard Told, MD; Jan Lammer MD, Prof.; Eva Stifter MD, Prof.

Fachärzte/-innen	Gebühren ab 2.890,00 EUR
Ärzte/-innen in Weiterbildung	Gebühren ab 2.890,00 EUR

Closing date: July 31st 2023 | Please note: limited number of 15 participants

Please contact the organiser directly for further information.

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.