Cost: Vitrecomy: €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 (Intermediate) | 20 |
04 |
14.00 – 17.00 | Vitrectomy (Intermediate) | 20 |
Course No. |
Time | Course | Capacity |
05 |
08.00 – 11.00 | Vitrectomy (Advanced) | 20 |
06 |
08.00 – 11.00 | Vitrectomy (Advanced) | 20 |
07 |
14.00 – 15.00 | Intravitreal Application of Drugs | 50 |
Course instructors:
Course 01 U. Stolba AUSTRIA, S. BrunnerAUSTRIA
Course 02 K. KreplerAUSTRIA, L. KellnerAUSTRIA
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.
Course instructors:
Course 03 K. Krepler AUSTRIA, S. Brunner AUSTRIA
Course 04 U. Stolba AUSTRIA, L. Kellner AUSTRIA
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
• Principles of macular surgery - Dyes used in membrane peeling
• Small incision training with 23gauge system
• Virtual reality training for macular pucker surgery and ILM removal
Course instructors:
Course 05 K. Krepler AUSTRIA, U. Stolba AUSTRIA
Course 06 S. Brunner AUSTRIA, L. Kellner AUSTRIA
It is necessary for participants to have experience with 20 or 23gauge vitrectomy.
This course will cover the following:
• Management of complications during vitrectomy
• Tamponades - their properties and indications
• Vitrectomy of vitreous hemorrhage with an intraocular foreign body
• Fluid-gas and PFCL/silicone exchange principles
Course instructors:
Course 07 S. Brunner AUSTRIA, L. Kellner 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,
proper draping and drug application. Also possible complications as well as the postoperative care will be presented.