EYESI Surgical simulation-based training of vitreoretinal surgery

Program Overview

This 16-hour vitreoretinal surgery program provides ophthalmologists and residents with the skills and knowledge to perform vitreoretinal surgery. Through lectures, discussions, and hands-on training with the Eyesi surgical simulator, participants learn about equipment, instruments, surgical tactics, and complication management. Successful completion enhances career opportunities in vitreoretinal surgery.

Program Outline

Outline:

What you will Learn:

• Introduction lecture on Eyesi surgical simulator and Dry-Lab / Rules of working with the simulator
• Lectures on vitreoretinal surgery equipment and instruments, pars plana vitrectomy steps, surgical tactics, prevention, and management of complications
• Training with Eyesi surgical simulator in Dry-Lab.
• Vitreoretinal training modules include:
• posterior hyaloid detachment
• peripheral vitrectomies
• internal limiting membrane peeling
• the removal of epiretinal membranes
• the treatment of retinal detachments with oil or gas endotamponades

Other:

• Duration: 16 hours
• Taught in: English
• Teaching methods: The course utilizes a blended learning approach, including lectures, discussions, and hands-on training with the Eyesi surgical simulator.

Careers:

• This program is designed to provide participants with the skills and knowledge necessary to perform vitreoretinal surgery.

• Successful completion of this program may enhance career opportunities for ophthalmologists and ophthalmology residents interested in specializing in vitreoretinal surgery.

Other:

• Requirements: Participants must be a licensed ophthalmologist or a doctor-resident in Ophthalmology with basic microsurgery skills.
• Cost: 1,800 EUR per course
• Contact:
• Ingrida Inciuriene
• +370 37 326433
• ingrida.inciuriene@lsmuni.lt

1,800 EUR per course