Organiser: S. Binder AUSTRIA
Cost: Vitrectomy: €175, Intravitreal Application of Drugs: €50
Course No. |
Time |
Course |
Capacity |
01 |
08.00 – 12.00 |
Vitrectomy (Beginner) |
20 |
02 |
08.00 – 12.00 |
Vitrectomy (Beginner) |
20 |
03 |
14.00 – 17.00 |
Vitrectomy (Advanced) |
20 |
04 |
14.00 – 17.00 |
Vitrectomy (Advanced) |
20 |
Course No. |
Time |
Course |
Capacity |
05 |
08.00 – 11.00 |
Vitrectomy (Beginner) |
20 |
06 |
08.00 – 11.00 |
Vitrectomy (Advanced) |
20 |
07 |
14.00 – 15.00 |
Intravitreal Application of Drugs |
50 |
Participants should have knowledge of cataract surgery. It is not necessary to have performed a vitrectomy before.
This course will cover the following:
• Introduction of the use of the machines and the BIOM by representatives of the company
• Instrumentation needed for vitreous surgery and Wetlab-rules
• Basic vitrectomy technique: Learning incisions and how to perform a core vitrectomy with the help of Triamcinolone as a dye.
Wound closure.
Participants should have some experience in vitreous surgery or have already participated in the beginner course.
This course will cover the following:
• Small incision sutureless vitrectomy (23 /25 g): Advantages and disadvantages
• Small incision training with 23gauge system
• Principles of macular surgery - Dyes used in membrane peeling
• Virtual reality training for macular pucker surgery and ILM removal
• Management of complications during vitrectomy
• Tamponades - their properties and indications
• Fluid-gas and PFCL/silicone exchange principles
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, proper draping and drug application. Also possible complications as well as the postoperative care will be presented.
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