Course Overview
This hands-on course is designed to enhance your knowledge and skills in these specialized areas of ophthalmology, equipping you with the expertise needed to excel in your practice. Available select weekends in September, October and November 2024.
During the course the physicians will be assisted by a mentor who will be always by their side explain how to perform each procedure.
Participants will have the unique opportunity and privilege of working with Near Reality Surgical Specimens (NRSS). These specimens are cadavers with eye globes preserved using a proprietary method, providing participants with the closest-to-reality surgical experience possible. This is a first of a kind experience available to non-academic institutions.
In addition, the participant will have the opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art facility equipped with the latest equipment available in the industry, as the associated intraoperative OCT, that will guide the exactly point and location for the incisions and/or proper injections and drug delivery.
Program Highlights
- Exclusive NRSS Technology: Practice on our proprietary Near Reality Surgical Specimens, offering the most authentic surgical experience outside of live operations.
- World-Renowned Faculty: Learn from global leaders in ophthalmology, each bringing decades of experience and pioneering research to the classroom.
- Personalized Mentorship: Benefit from an unparalleled 1:3 faculty-to-participant ratio, ensuring individualized attention and feedback.
- Complex Case Simulations: Tackle challenging scenarios to elevate your decision-making and technical skills.
- Cutting-Edge Curriculum: Master the Yamane technique and explore the latest innovations in scleral fixation procedures.
Day 1
On the first day, immerse yourself in a dynamic learning environment as we delve into essential topics and practical sessions. The day kicks off with the opportunity to warm up with the new equipment and practice tissue handling techniques during the first hands-on session. Then, we will explore the nuances of the broad aspect of all types of eye injections preparing for current and future therapies. The procedures performed will be recorded and discussed in the following discussion session. Participants will return to another hands-on session to perform and improve the procedures based on the weakness and challenges discussed. Instructors will simulate challenging situations in the models and the surgeons will need to use all the skills developed to overcome them. This will give the surgeons confidence to deal with challenging situations faced in practice.
Day 2
The second day provides the participants the opportunity to improve or develop skills for buckle and sponge procedures as well as procedures involved in the vitrectomy surgery. A discussion that includ indications and techniques will be followed by a hands-on session to perform buckle and/or sponge placement and suture as well as proper scleral drainage. Review of the procedures and discussion of the skills developed for buckling will a bring the participant to the last session, where vitrectomy procedures and techniques will be discussed and applied. Basic principles of vitrectomy, including sclerotomies and instrument management inside the eye as well as learning about managing several vitreous substitutes or fillers.
By the end of the program, the surgeon will be equipped with the knowledge and proficiency to perform and excel in eye injections, will review and learn about scleral buckles and procedures involved in a successful vitrectomy in a very special setting with a unique surgical model
Who Should Attend
This training program is ideal for ophthalmologists seeking to enhance their expertise in retina, eye injections, vitrectomy, and buckle procedures. Whether you’re a seasoned practitioner looking to refine your skills or a newcomer eager to expand your knowledge, this program offers valuable insights and mentoring hands-on experience to elevate your practice to the next level.
Participation Info
Includes all course materials, use of advanced surgical equipment, meals, and a one-year subscription to the CASEx Online Learning Platform.
- Limited Availability
To maintain our commitment to personalized instruction, this course is limited to 6 participants. Early application is strongly encouraged. - Accreditation
Participants will receive a certificate upon successful completion of the course.
Investment in Your Future – Tuition: $9,800
Why Choose CASEx?
Innovative Technology
Experience the future of surgical training with our proprietary NRSS and simulation technologies.
Unmatched Expertise
Our faculty includes pioneers who have shaped the field of ophthalmic surgery.
Cutting-Edge Facilities
Train in an environment that mirrors the most advanced operating rooms globally.
Career Acceleration
Join an elite network of CASEx alumni driving innovation in ophthalmology worldwide.
Continued Support
Gain access to our exclusive online platform for ongoing learning and collaboration post-course.
Program Overview
Welcome Dinner
Networking dinner with faculty
Introductions and Opening of the Course
Discussion 1
Intraocular Injections Available Subconjunctival, Subtenon, Suprachoroidal, and Intravitreal Proper techniques and discussion of indications
Hands-on Session 1
Mentoring Equipment presentation, warm-up, tissue handling, and injections practice
Discussion 2
Video Review and Challenges Faced During the Hands-on
Hands-on Session 2
Mentoring Practice on challenging cases and complications Repeating techniques and improving maneuvers proficiency
Debrief of Day 1 Activities
Discussion 1
Buckle vs. Sponge, Pros and Cons, Indications, Complications
Hands-on 1
Mentoring Conjunctival access, proper muscle repair and exposition, buckle and sponge suture with proper scleral drainage
Discussion 2
Exploration of Basic Principles of Vitrectomy and Techniques for Infusion/Extrusion of Vitreous Substitutes
Hands-on 2
Mentoring Practice in crucial steps of vitrectomy, using advanced equipment and improving skills for handling diverse vitreous substitutes