Skills Transfer Courses at the World Ophthalmology Congress
Skills Transfer Course on MIGS & MIBS
Session 1: Friday, 16 August from 13:15 – 14:45
Session 2: Friday, 16 August from 15:15 – 16:45
Course Instructors:
Dr. Ana Maria Vasquez Garcia, Dr. Ingeborg Stalmans, Dr. Jithin Yohannan, Dr. Jody Piltz-Seymour, Dr. Kaweh Mansouri, Dr. Marcelo Hatanaka, Dr. Marcelo Nicolela, Dr. Marta Pazos Lopez, Dr. Paul Harasymowycz, Dr. Prin Rojanapongpun, Dr. Shamira Perera, Dr. Shan Lin, Dr. Tanuj Dada, Dr. Ying Han.
Learning Objectives:
This 90-minute hands-on course will give participants a unique opportunity to learn and practice with different devices for Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS) & Minimally Invasive Bleb Surgery (MIBS). Participants will learn new techniques step-by-step, under the supervision of international experts who will offer one-on-one help and guidance throughout the session.
The aim of the course is for participants to gain confidence with devices such as iStent® Inject W, Hydrus® Microstent, XEN® gel stent and MINIject® in a supportive and encouraging environment.
Nr of seats: 15 per course
Registrations to the Skills Transfer Courses are subject to a registration fee of 170 USD.
For any questions, please contact [email protected].
Basic Vitrectomy Course
Saturday, 17 August from 08:30 – 10:00
Learning Objectives:
Participants will learn the basic vitrectomy skills including the vitrectomy and microscope settings, and the head up 3D viewing system. They will practice on the animal eye and the simulator to become proficient in the basic vitrectomy skills.
Course Organizer: Dr. Wai Ching Lam
Nr of seats: 10
Registrations to the Skills Transfer Courses are subject to a registration fee of 170 USD.
Advanced Vitreoretinal Surgical Skills Course
Saturday, 17 August from 10:30 – 12:00
Learning Objectives:
The aim of the Advanced Vitreoretinal Surgical Skill Course is to provide participants hand on training under the guidance of international experts to develop advanced surgical skill to manage the complicated vitreo-retinal conditions, and the intricacies of performing advance ILM peeling techniques: ILM flap, foveal sparing ILM peel.
Pre-requisites: This course is designed for participants who already have basic vitrectomy knowledge and would like to improve their skills.
Course Organizer: Dr. Wai Ching Lam
Nr of seats: 20
Registrations to the Skills Transfer Courses are subject to a registration fee of 170 USD.
For any questions, please contact [email protected].
Basic Phaco Skills
Saturday, 17 August from 13:30 – 15:00
Learning objectives:
This course will introduce participants to the fundamentals of phacoemulsification cataract surgery. Following a short review of the principles of and steps in phacoemulsification, the majority of time will be spent in hands-on practice of the key elements of phacoemulsification. This course is best suited for early phaco surgeons or established SICS surgeons who are new to phaco.
Nr of seats: 15 per course
Registrations to the Skills Transfer Courses are subject to a registration fee of 170 USD.
For any questions, please contact [email protected].
Course Organizer: Dr. Nupura Bakshi
Advanced Phaco Skills
Saturday, 17 August from 15:30 – 17:00
Learning objectives:
This course is designed to help advance phacoemulsification skills and teach participants to practically manage more complex cataract surgery cases. Following a brief introduction, the majority of time will be spent in hands-on practice, with rotating stations on phaco chop skills, small pupil management, zonulopathy management and anterior vitrectomy. This course is best suited for intermediate cataract surgeons or residents/fellows who wish to become more comfortable with advanced phaco skills.
Nr of seats: 15 per course
Registrations to the Skills Transfer Courses are subject to a registration fee of 170 USD.
For any questions, please contact [email protected].
Course Organizer: Dr. Nupura Bakshi
Basic Phaco Skills
Sunday, 18 August from 08:30 – 10:00
Learning objectives:
This course will introduce participants to the fundamentals of phacoemulsification cataract surgery. Following a short review of the principles of and steps in phacoemulsification, the majority of time will be spent in hands-on practice of the key elements of phacoemulsification. This course is best suited for early phaco surgeons or established SICS surgeons who are new to phaco.
Nr of seats: 15 per course
Registrations to the Skills Transfer Courses are subject to a registration fee of 170 USD.
For any questions, please contact [email protected].
Course Organizer: Dr. Nupura Bakshi
Advanced Phaco Skills
Sunday, 18 August from 10:30 – 12:00
Learning objectives:
This course is designed to help advance phacoemulsification skills and teach participants to practically manage more complex cataract surgery cases. Following a brief introduction, the majority of time will be spent in hands-on practice, with rotating stations on phaco chop skills, small pupil management, zonulopathy management and anterior vitrectomy. This course is best suited for intermediate cataract surgeons or residents/fellows who wish to become more comfortable with advanced phaco skills.
Nr of seats: 15 per course
Registrations to the Skills Transfer Courses are subject to a registration fee of 170 USD.
For any questions, please contact [email protected].
Course Organizer: Dr. Nupura Bakshi
Master the Techniques of DMEK Tissue Preparation
Sunday, 18 August from 13:30 – 15:00
Course Organizer: Dr. Gregory Moloney
In collaboration with Eversight
In this wet lab, participants will learn a cost-effective method to prepare DMEK tissue. The course will cover essential techniques for identifying ideal donor tissue and handling the Descemet membrane, ensuring high-quality grafts while minimizing resource expenditure. By the end of the session, attendees will be proficient in preparing DMEK tissue efficiently and economically.
Nr of seats: 15 per course
Registrations to the Skills Transfer Courses are subject to a registration fee of 170 USD.
For any questions, please contact [email protected].
DMEK Surgery Skills Course
Sunday, 18 August from 15:30 – 17:00
Course Organizer: Dr. Gregory Moloney
In collaboration with Eversight
Participants will be able to practice the DMEK technique for implanting and positioning the donor cornea tissue using an artificial anterior chamber and pre-loaded corneal tissue. This course will enhance participants’ skills and confidence in performing DMEK surgeries in real clinical settings.
Nr of seats: 15 per course
Registrations to the Skills Transfer Courses are subject to a registration fee of 170 USD.
For any questions, please contact [email protected].
Subject to change or cancellation: The organizer reserves the right to change or cancel skills transfer course sessions. Each course requires a minimum enrolment and, if not met, changes or cancellations will occur. Participants will be notified at least 24 hours in advance of changes/cancellations.