Cataract surgery
A comprehensive, 2-day cataract surgery course designed for ophthalmologists and veterinarians looking to elevate their surgical skills. The course combines a solid theoretical foundation with a unique training system, utilizing state-of-the-art simulation technologies and hands-on practice on eye models using a phacoemulsificator and a surgical microscope. Under the guidance of the scientific director and experienced instructors, you will go through all stages of the procedure—from theory and simulation to practical workshop training—all within a small group of specialists.
The cataract surgery course covers two key modules:
Module 1: An interactive lecture
An interactive lecture where you will gain comprehensive knowledge in:
- anesthesia methods prior to cataract surgery,
- phacoemulsification devices,
- surgical instruments,
- pre-operative preparation,
- main port techniques,
- viscoelastics,
- capsulorhexis,
- hydrodissection and hydrodelineation,
- lens nucleus removal depending on cataract hardness,
- irrigation and aspiration (I&A), IOL implantation,
- post-operative care,
- complex cases,
- management of complications.
Module 2: Wetlabs
Intensive wetlab sessions, where participants perfect their surgical techniques in a laboratory environment:
- VR TRAINING – advanced exercises on the Eyesi® Surgical simulator;
- WETLAB – hands-on practice on eye models using a phacoemulsificator, an operating microscope, professional surgical instruments, and medical supplies.
Agenda:
1st day 10.45-18.00
10.45 – 11.00 Rejestration and Welcome
11.00 – 12.30 Opening lecture
12.30 – 14.00 DRYLAB/ WETLAB Session I
14.00 – 15.00 Lunch
15.00 – 17.30 DRYLAB/ WETLAB Session II
17.30 – 18.00 Q&A Session & summary
2nd day 08.30 – 15.00
8.30 – 9.30 Lecture
9.30 – 11.00 DRYLAB/ WETLAB Session III
11.00 – 11.15 Coffee break
11.15 – 13.15 DRYLAB/ WETLAB Session IV
13.15 – 14.00 Q&A session & Certificate Presentation
14.00 – 15.00 Lunch
What you will achieve:
- Master practical skills at every stage of cataract surgery
- Learn to perform anterior vitrectomy with high precision
- Gain proficiency in IOL implantation
- Train on advanced phacoemulsification machines and ophthalmic microscopes
- Achieve high precision in handling surgical instruments and medical materials
- Network and share insights within a community of ophthalmology specialists.
Scientific director:
Michał Milka, MD, PhD – Specialist in ophthalmology, surgeon specializing in anterior segment surgery. He possesses many years of experience in the diagnosis and treatment of cataracts, glaucoma, corneal and retinal diseases, disorders of the ocular adnexa, dry eye syndrome, and other ocular conditions.
Senior Assistant at the Department of Ophthalmology with an Operating Suite, Subdepartment of Refractive Surgery, and Subdepartment of Pediatric Ophthalmology at the St. Barbara Regional Specialist Hospital No. 5 in Sosnowiec. Since 2015, he has collaborated with the “Szpital Pod Bukami” Ophthalmology Clinic in Bielsko-Biała, where he performs ophthalmic microsurgery procedures. Lecturer at the Centrum Edukacji i Badań Interdyscyplinarnych Uniwersytetu Śląskiego. He is the author and co-author of dozens of presented papers and published scientific articles, as well as a co-author and translator of books in the field of clinical ophthalmology.
Graduate of the Medical University of Silesia, where in 2014 he defended his doctoral dissertation entitled: “The Use of Femtosecond Laser in Cornea Grafts for Patients with Keratoconus.” He completed his residency in ophthalmology under the supervision of Professor Edward Wylęgała, MD, PhD, at the Clinical Department of Ophthalmology with the Subdepartment of Pediatric Ophthalmology at the Szpital Kolejowy in Katowice.
Organizational Details:
- Training in a professional and comfortable wetlab facility
- Each participant receives a complete set of training materials, along with necessary protective clothing and disposable gloves.
- The course fee includes coffee breaks and lunch
- Participants will be awarded a personalized certificate of completion.
Any questions? Get in touch with us:
Course Advisor: Justyna Izdebska
- Contact info:
- +48 603 690 660
- biuro@centerofexcellence.