European Society of Retina Specialists European Society of Retina SpecialistsOrganiser: S. Binder AUSTRIA
Cost: Vitrecomy: €100; Intravitreal Application of Drugs: €50
| Course No. | Room | Time | Course | Capacity |
| 01 | Risso 6 | 08.00 – 12.00 | Vitrectomy (Beginner) | 20 |
| 02 | Risso 7 | 08.00 – 12.00 | Vitrectomy (Beginner) | 20 |
| 03 | Risso 6 | 14.00 – 17.00 | Vitrectomy (Intermediate) | 20 |
| 04 | Risso 7 | 14.00 – 17.00 | Vitrectomy (Intermediate) | 20 |
| Course No. | Room | Time | Course | Capacity |
| 05 | Risso 6 | 08.00 – 11.00 | Vitrectomy (Advanced) | 20 |
| 06 | Risso 7 | 08.00 – 11.00 | Vitrectomy (Advanced) | 20 |
| 07 | Risso 8 | 13.00 – 14.00 | Intravitreal Application of Drugs | 50 |
| 08 | Risso 8 | 14.30 – 15.30 | Intravitreal Application of Drugs | 50 |
| 09 | Risso 8 | 16.00 – 17.00 | Intravitreal Application of Drugs | 50 |
Course Instructors:
I. Krebs AUSTRIA, L. Kellner AUSTRIA (Room 1)
T. Neumaier AUSTRIA, C. Falkner AUSTRIA (Room 2)
Participants should have knowledge of cataract surgery and some experience in assisting vitrectomy.
It is not necessary to have performed a vitrectomy before.
This course will cover the following:
Instrumentation needed for vitrectomy
Basic technique and wetlab rules
Introduction of the use of the machines and the BIOM by representatives of the companies
Incisions and basic vitrectomy training performed with the help of Triamcinolone as "dye"
Course instructors:
U. Stolba AUSTRIA, L. Kellner AUSTRIA (Room 1)
I. Krebs AUSTRIA, T. Neumaier AUSTRIA (Room 2)
Participants should have some experience in vitreous surgery or have already participated
in the beginner course.
This course will cover the following:
Management of complications that occur during vitrectomy
Tamponades – their properties and how to use them
Vitrectomy of vitreous haemorrhage with an intraocular foreign body
Virtual reality training for foreign body removal
Fluid-gas and PFCL/silicone exchange principles
Course Instructors:
K. Krepler AUSTRIA, C. Falkner AUSTRIA (Room 1)
L. Kellner AUSTRIA, T. Neumaier AUSTRIA (Room 2)
It is necessary for participants to have experience with 20-gauge vitrectomy.
This course will cover the following:
Small sutureless vitrectomy (25/23), current indications, advantages and disadvantages
Dyes used for vitreous surgery / principles of macular surgery
Small incision training will take place on pig eyes
Virtual reality training for posterior hyaloid removal and membrane peeling
Course Instructors:
K. Krepler AUSTRIA, U. Stolba AUSTRIA
Technique will be shown with the use of microscopes. During this course participants will be given
an introduction to the pre-operative preparation of the patient, the proper draping and possible complications as well as the postoperative care. Cleaning and dosaging, techniques of drugs will
be presented.