11thBalkan
Ophthalmic
Wetlab
31st May – 3rd June 2023

One of the Steps of Becoming an Ophthalmic Surgeon
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Welcome Note

Welcome to Sofia!

11th Balkan Ophthalmic Wetlab Coursewill be held May 31st – June 3rd, 2023 in Grand Hotel Millennium Sofia, Bulgaria.

Thinking Differently about Teaching and Learning

Balkan Ophthalmic Wetlab Course’s educational programme is based on a modular system that covers the whole field of ophthalmology. This unique, comprehensive workshop will cover the theory and practice of cataract surgery, vitreoretinal surgery, laser refractive surgery, glaucoma surgery, keratoplasty surgery, and oculoplastic surgery. The different modules combine didactics, videos, and wetlabs under the direction and tutoring given by distinguished international faculty members and specialists input from renowned practitioners in the field.

BOW aims to fill the gap existing in the post-graduate training of ophthalmologists in the Balkan region and to improve the clinical and surgical practice of specialists in ophthalmology by helping them develop and enhance their professional skills. Both residents and practicing ophthalmologists who wish to focus on certain topics in ophthalmology are welcome to register.

The world of ophthalmology is an exciting area in which to work, and we will continue to meet and bring inspired people together in wetlabs like this, to ensure our Balkan Ophthalmic Wetlab Course remains at the cutting edge of knowledge. We are convinced that interaction with colleagues from many different countries will stimulate a creative exchange of ideas and will be personally rewarding.

We look forward to having you join our 11th edition!

About Balkan Ophthalmic Wetlab

Why Balkan Ophthalmic Wetlab Course

Why Balkan Ophthalmic Wetlab Course

The general concept of the Annual Balkan Simulated Surgical Laboratories (Wetlab) is to bring together experienced ophthalmic surgeons from the Balkan countries as well as colleagues from other European countries in the teaching process in assisting young ophthalmologists to improve their surgical skills.

The course is organized by Educational Center in Ophthalmology Resbiomed, Resbiomed Sofia Eye Clinic, together with MTS The Wetlab Company. We are also happy to have the support of the ophthalmic industry.

What is Wetlab and what to expect from the Balkan Ophthalmic Wetlab Course?

For some of the courses the theoretical part will be held as a separate module remotely prior to the beginning of the wetlab sessions. The participants will have access to the lectures two weeks prior to the practical part. The biggest advantage is that you will have the convenience to get acquainted in detail with the theory from the comfort of your home and come to the wetlab with at least basic knowledge. During the wetlab itself, there will be a discussion and introduction to each session and you will have the chance to discuss with the faculty the questions for each topic face to face.

The Practical part will be held in Sofia and will be divided into two groups with only individual workstations (one participant at each station) with sufficient safety distance. Having the opportunity to work independently on your phaco/vitrectomy machine, you will have approximately 8 hours per day to perform different surgical techniques during the wet lab practice.

We note improvements in the teaching process as evidenced by increased participation and retention, excellent student evaluations, and very rewarding peer observation comments.

What is a workshop and what to expect from it?

Тhe workshop programmes are shorter and less rigid than those in the wetlabs. This is to allow plenty of time for questions and supervised practice by the participants. Please remember that in addition to these workshops the free practice sessions offer a unique opportunity to perfect your technique.

Who

Who?

Medicine moves forward constantly. With the assistance of quality Simulated Surgical Laboratories known as Wetlabs young ophthalmologists as well as experienced colleagues have the opportunity to improve their surgical skills with hands-on training enabling them to be better surgeons.

The 11th Balkan Ophthalmic Wetlab Course promises to deliver an excellent programme which includes several wetlab courses, presented by the world leaders in the field of ophthalmology. This represents unique opportunities to share experience with colleagues in other ophthalmic sub-specialties.

We are convinced that by the end of the course you will see the difference in your surgical skills and will have greater confidence in your abilities as ophthalmology surgeon.

Where?

Sofia is Bulgaria’s capital and largest city. Situated in the very heart of the Balkan Peninsula, it is one of Europe’s oldest cities.

For the past 6000 years this city has seen it all. Once called Serdica – an important trade center in the Roman Empire. Then conquered by the Bulgarians in the 9th century, then conquered by the Byzantine Empire, then re-claimed by the Bulgarians and then a stronghold of the Ottoman Empire. After Bulgaria gained its independence in the late 19th century, Sofia was chosen as the country’s new capital. It’s now been capital for 140 years.

The city’s appearance today has been widely shaped by the twists and turmoils of the 20th century. Up until WW2 Bulgaria was a parliamentary monarchy and Sofia’s architecture was influenced by the examples of Austrian, French and German architecture. The second half of the 20th century saw Bulgaria firmly locked behind the Iron Curtain. Therefore, architecture and urban planning was reconceptualized to fit with the new communist ideas. After the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 Bulgaria started its transition to democracy and is now a member of NATO and the European Union. All of this creates the unique blend that is Sofia today.

Where

Ophthalmic Wetlab Courses

Cataract Surgery (Basic)
31st May – 1st June 2023
(First group – 25 participants)
Cataract Surgery (Basic)
2nd June – 3rd June 2023
(Second group – 25 participants)
Cataract Surgery (Advanced)
31st May – 1st June 2023
(First group – 10 participants)
Cataract Surgery (Advanced)
2nd June – 3rd June 2023
(Second group – 10 participants)
Vitrectomy
31st May – 1st June 2023
Fully Booked
Vitrectomy
2nd June – 3rd June 2023
Fully Booked
Laser Refractive Surgery
31st May – 2nd June 2023
(10 participants)
Keratoplasty Surgery Course
31st May – 1st June 2023
(10 participants)
Glaucoma Course
2nd – 3rd June 2023
(10 participants)
Oculoplastic Surgery
2nd June – 3rd June 2023
Fully Booked

Cataract Surgery (Basic) Course
First group
31st May – 1st June 2023

3 Days
25 Working Places
17 Main Topics

Cataract Surgery (Basic) Course (First group) - Summary

25 Working Places
2 Days Course Duration
31st May – 1st June 2023

Programme Time Table - Cataract surgery course

  • Day 1 - 31st May 2023
    09:00 - 09:30 Welcome, opening remarks and introduction of the Faculty
    09:30 - 10:00 The Incision
    Wetlab
    10:00 - 10:30 Capsulorhexis
    Wetlab
    10:30 - 11:00 Coffee / Tea Break (Networking)
    11:00 - 11:30 Machine set up and parameters
    Wetlab
    11:30 - 12:00 Dismantling the Lens
    Wetlab
    12:00 - 13:00 IOLs
    Wetlab
    13:00 - 14:00 Lunch and Networking
    14:00 - 15:00 Managing capsule rupture
    Wetlab
    15:00 - 15:30 Microscopes, instruments
    Wetlab
    15:30 - 16:00 Coffee / Tea Break (Networking)
    16:00 - 18:00 Free practice
    Wetlab
  • Day 2 - 1st June 2023
    09:00 - 10:30 Surgical anatomy of the eye
    Wetlab
    10:30 - 11:00 Coffee / Tea Break (Networking)
    11:00 - 12:00 Small pupils, hooks, rings and devices
    Wetlab
    12:00 - 13:00 IOL complications
    Wetlab
    13:00 - 14:00 Lunch and Networking
    14:00 - 15:00 Strategizing complex cases
    Wetlab
    15:00 - 15:30 Review of Learning objectives
    Wetlab
    15:30 - 16:00 Coffee / Tea Break (Networking)
    16:00 - 18:00 Free practice
    18:00 - 20:00 Certificate Award

Cataract Surgery (Basic) Course - Faculty

  • Mr. John Bolger, M.B, B.Ch., B.A.O., D.O., F.R.C.S., FEBOS-CR United Kingdom
  • Dr. Andrea Janeková, FEBO Czech Republic
  • Prof. Dr. Frank Wilhelm Germany
  • Dr. Paulina Camacho Choza Mexico

Cataract Surgery (Basic) Course - Prices

Eearly Fee (until 31 March)1350 €
Late Fee (after 1 April)1500 €
Groups of 5 to 910% discount off the current fee
Groups of 10 or more15% discount off the current fee
* Fees are payable in 1 (one) or in 2 (two) installments. The first installment of 50% is payable at the time of registration. The second installment of 50% is payable by the end of April 2023.
* Please note – All prices are in Euro inclusive of 20% VAT
Registration

Cataract Surgery (Basic) Course
Second group
2nd – 3rd June 2023

2 Days
25 Working Places
17 Main Topics

Cataract Surgery (Basic) Course (Second group) - Summary

25 Working Places
2 Days Course Duration
2nd – 3rd June 2023

Programme Time Table - Cataract surgery course

  • Day 1 - 2nd June 2023
    09:00 - 09:30 Welcome, opening remarks and introduction of the Faculty
    09:30 - 10:00 The Incision
    Wetlab
    10:00 - 10:30 Capsulorhexis
    Wetlab
    10:30 - 11:00 Coffee / Tea Break (Networking)
    11:00 - 11:30 Machine set up and parameters
    Wetlab
    11:30 - 12:00 Dismantling the Lens
    Wetlab
    12:00 - 13:00 IOLs
    Wetlab
    13:00 - 14:00 Lunch and Networking
    14:00 - 15:00 Managing capsule rupture
    Wetlab
    15:00 - 15:30 Microscopes, instruments
    Wetlab
    15:30 - 16:00 Coffee / Tea Break (Networking)
    16:00 - 18:00 Free practice
    Wetlab
  • Day 2 - 3rd June 2023
    09:00 - 10:30 Surgical anatomy of the eye
    Wetlab
    10:30 - 11:00 Coffee / Tea Break (Networking)
    11:00 - 12:00 Small pupils, hooks, rings and devices
    Wetlab
    12:00 - 13:00 IOL complications
    Wetlab
    13:00 - 14:00 Lunch and Networking
    14:00 - 15:00 Strategizing complex cases
    Wetlab
    15:00 - 15:30 Review of Learning objectives
    Wetlab
    15:30 - 16:00 Coffee / Tea Break (Networking)
    16:00 - 18:00 Free practice

Cataract Surgery (Basic) Course - Faculty

  • Mr. John Bolger, M.B, B.Ch., B.A.O., D.O., F.R.C.S., FEBOS-CR United Kingdom
  • Dr. Andrea Janeková, FEBO Czech Republic
  • Prof. Dr. Frank Wilhelm Germany
  • Dr. Paulina Camacho Choza Mexico

Cataract Surgery (Basic) Course - Prices

Eearly Fee (until 31 March)1350 €
Late Fee (after 1 April)1500 €
Groups of 5 to 910% discount off the current fee
Groups of 10 or more15% discount off the current fee
* Fees are payable in 1 (one) or in 2 (two) installments. The first installment of 50% is payable at the time of registration. The second installment of 50% is payable by the end of April 2023.
* Please note – All prices are in Euro inclusive of 20% VAT
Registration

Cataract Surgery (Advanced) Course
First group
31st May – 1st June 2023

2 Days
6 Working Places
17 Main Topics

Cataract Surgery (Advanced) Course (First group) - Summary

6 Working Places
2 Days Course Duration
31st May – 1st June 2023

Programme Time Table - Cataract surgery course

  • Day 1
    09:00 - 09:30 Welcome, opening remarks and introduction of the Faculty
    09:30 - 10:00 Basic steps - pearls and pitfalls
    Wetlab
    10:00 - 10:30 The physics of phaco/different pumps
    Wetlab
    10:30 - 11:00 Coffee / Tea Break (Networking)
    11:00 - 12:00 Nuclear disassembly techniques and strategies
    Wetlab
    12:00 - 13:00 Understanding subtypes - key to removing cataracts
    Wetlab
    13:00 - 14:00 Lunch and Networking
    14:00 - 15:00 Identifying complex cases and planning strategies – small pupils
    Wetlab
    15:00 - 15:30 Identifying complex cases and planning strategies – weak zonules
    Wetlab
    15:30 - 16:00 Coffee / Tea Break (Networking)
    16:00 - 17:00 Biometry/IOL calculations
    Wetlab
    17:00 - 18:00 Free practice
  • Day 2
    09:00 - 10:30 IOL exchange
    Wetlab
    10:30 - 11:00 Coffee / Tea Break (Networking)
    11:00 - 12:00 Complications
    Wetlab
    12:00 - 13:00 Anterior vitrectomy
    Wetlab
    13:00 - 14:00 Lunch and Networking
    14:00 - 15:00 Subluxated crystalline and intraocular lenses
    Wetlab
    15:00 - 15:30 Complication cases
    Wetlab
    15:30 - 16:00 Coffee / Tea Break (Networking)
    16:00 - 17:00 Postoperative cataract surgery complications, final questions
    Wetlab
    17:00 - 18:00 Free practice
    18:00 - 20:00 Certificate Award

Cataract Surgery (Advanced) Course - Faculty

  • Dr. Petra Schollmayer Slovenia
  • Dr. Beatrix Neumaier-Ammerer Austria
  • Dr. Nicola Vandemeulebroecke Germany

Cataract Surgery (Advanced) Course - Prices

Eearly Fee (until 31 March)1620 €
Late Fee (after 1 April)1800 €
Groups of 5 to 910% discount off the current fee
Groups of 10 or more15% discount off the current fee
* Fees are payable in 1 (one) or in 2 (two) installments. The first installment of 50% is payable at the time of registration. The second installment of 50% is payable by the end of April 2023.
* Please note – All prices are in Euro inclusive of 20% VAT
Registration

Cataract Surgery (Advanced) Course
Second group
2nd – 3rd June 2023

2 Days
6 Working Places
17 Main Topics

Cataract Surgery (Advanced) Course - Summary

6 Working Places
2 Days Course Duration
2nd – 3rd June 2023

Programme Time Table - Cataract surgery course

  • Day 1
    09:00 - 09:30 Welcome, opening remarks and introduction of the Faculty
    09:30 - 10:00 Basic steps - pearls and pitfalls
    Wetlab
    10:00 - 10:30 The physics of phaco/different pumps
    Wetlab
    10:30 - 11:00 Coffee / Tea Break (Networking)
    11:00 - 12:00 Nuclear disassembly techniques and strategies
    Wetlab
    12:00 - 13:00 Understanding subtypes - key to removing cataracts
    Wetlab
    13:00 - 14:00 Lunch and Networking
    14:00 - 15:00 Identifying complex cases and planning strategies – small pupils
    Wetlab
    15:00 - 15:30 Identifying complex cases and planning strategies – weak zonules
    Wetlab
    15:30 - 16:00 Coffee / Tea Break (Networking)
    16:00 - 17:00 Biometry/IOL calculations
    Wetlab
    17:00 - 18:00 Free practice
  • Day 2
    09:00 - 10:30 IOL exchange
    Wetlab
    10:30 - 11:00 Coffee / Tea Break (Networking)
    11:00 - 12:00 Complications
    Wetlab
    12:00 - 13:00 Anterior vitrectomy
    Wetlab
    13:00 - 14:00 Lunch and Networking
    14:00 - 15:00 Subluxated crystalline and intraocular lenses
    Wetlab
    15:00 - 15:30 Complication cases
    Wetlab
    15:30 - 16:00 Coffee / Tea Break (Networking)
    16:00 - 17:00 Postoperative cataract surgery complications, final questions
    Wetlab
    17:00 - 18:00 Free practice

Cataract Surgery (Advanced) Course - Faculty

  • Dr. Petra Schollmayer Slovenia
  • Dr. Beatrix Neumaier-Ammerer Austria
  • Dr. Nicola Vandemeulebroecke Germany

Cataract Surgery (Advanced) Course - Prices

Eearly Fee (until 31 March)1620 €
Late Fee (after 1 April)1800 €
Groups of 5 to 910% discount off the current fee
Groups of 10 or more15% discount off the current fee
* Fees are payable in 1 (one) or in 2 (two) installments. The first installment of 50% is payable at the time of registration. The second installment of 50% is payable by the end of April 2023.
* Please note – All prices are in Euro inclusive of 20% VAT
Registration

Vitrectomy Course
First group
31st May – 1st June 2023

2 Days
10 Working Places
13 Main Topics

Summary - Vitrectomy Course (First group)

Course is Fully Booked
6 Working Places
2 Days Course Duration
31st May – 1st June 2023

Programme Time Table - Vitrectomy Course

  • Day 1
    09:00 - 09:30 Welcome and Opening Remarks
    09:30 - 10:00 How the wetlab works
    Wetlab
    10:00 - 10:30 Indications and surpises in V-R surgery
    Wetlab
    10:30 - 11:00 Coffee / Tea Break (Networking)
    11:00 - 11:30 Basic principles
    Wetlab
    11:30 - 12:00 Insertion and removal of 23G Instruments, dyes and tamponade
    Wetlab
    12:00 - 13:00 Vitreo-retinal interface
    Wetlab
    13:00 - 14:00 Lunch and Networking
    14:00 - 14:30 Diabetes
    Wetlab
    14:30 - 15:30 Retinal detachment
    Wetlab
    15:30 - 16:00 Coffee / Tea Break (Networking)
    16:00 - 18:00 Free practice
  • Day 2
    09:00 - 09:30 Endophthalmitis
    Wetlab
    09:30 - 10:30 Combined surgery
    Wetlab
    10:30 - 11:00 Coffee / Tea Break (Networking)
    11:00 - 12:00 Combined - traumatic cataract or subluxated
    Wetlab
    12:00 - 13:00 Dropped nucleus
    Wetlab
    13:00 - 14:00 Lunch and Networking
    14:00 - 15:00 Dropped IOL
    Wetlab
    15:00 - 15:30 Trauma
    Wetlab
    15:30 - 16:00 Coffee / Tea Break (Networking)
    16:00 - 17:00 Children
    Wetlab
    17:00 - 18:00 Free practice
    18:00 - 20:00 Certificate Award

Faculty - Vitrectomy Course

  • Zlatko Slezak, MD Croatia
  • Dr. med. Karsten Klabe Germany

Prices - Vitrectomy Course

Eearly Fee (until 31 March)1800 €
Late Fee (after 1 April)2000 €
Groups of 5 to 910% discount off the current fee
Groups of 10 or more15% discount off the current fee
* Fees are payable in 1 (one) or in 2 (two) installments. The first installment of 50% is payable at the time of registration. The second installment of 50% is payable by the end of April 2023.
* Please note – All prices are in Euro inclusive of 20% VAT
Course is Fully Booked

Vitrectomy Course
Second group
2nd – 3rd June 2023

2 Days
10 Working Places
13 Main Topics

Summary - Vitrectomy Course (Second group)

Course is Fully Booked
10 Working Places
2 Days Course Duration
2nd – 3rd June 2023

Programme Time Table - Vitrectomy Course

  • Day 1
    09:00 - 09:30 Welcome and Opening Remarks
    09:30 - 10:00 How the wetlab works
    Wetlab
    10:00 - 10:30 Indications and surpises in V-R surgery
    Wetlab
    10:30 - 11:00 Coffee / Tea Break (Networking)
    11:00 - 11:30 Basic principles
    Wetlab
    11:30 - 12:00 Insertion and removal of 23G Instruments, dyes and tamponade
    Wetlab
    12:00 - 13:00 Vitreo-retinal interface
    Wetlab
    13:00 - 14:00 Lunch and Networking
    14:00 - 14:30 Diabetes
    Wetlab
    14:30 - 15:30 Retinal detachment
    Wetlab
    15:30 - 16:00 Coffee / Tea Break (Networking)
    16:00 - 18:00 Free practice
  • Day 2
    09:00 - 09:30 Endophthalmitis
    Wetlab
    09:30 - 10:30 Combined surgery
    Wetlab
    10:30 - 11:00 Coffee / Tea Break (Networking)
    11:00 - 12:00 Combined - traumatic cataract or subluxated
    Wetlab
    12:00 - 13:00 Dropped nucleus
    Wetlab
    13:00 - 14:00 Lunch and Networking
    14:00 - 15:00 Dropped IOL
    Wetlab
    15:00 - 15:30 Trauma
    Wetlab
    15:30 - 16:00 Coffee / Tea Break (Networking)
    16:00 - 17:00 Children
    Wetlab
    17:00 - 18:00 Free practice

Faculty - Vitrectomy Course

  • Zlatko Slezak, MD Croatia
  • Dr. med. Karsten Klabe Germany

Prices - Vitrectomy Course

Eearly Fee (until 31 March)1800 €
Late Fee (after 1 April)2000 €
Groups of 5 to 910% discount off the current fee
Groups of 10 or more15% discount off the current fee
* Fees are payable in 1 (one) or in 2 (two) installments. The first installment of 50% is payable at the time of registration. The second installment of 50% is payable by the end of April 2023.
* Please note – All prices are in Euro inclusive of 20% VAT
Course is Fully Booked

Laser Refractive Surgery Course
31st May – 2nd June 2023

3 Days
10 Working Places
9 Main Topics

Summary - Laser Refractive Surgery Course

10 Working Places
3 Days Course Duration
31st May – 2nd June 2023

Programme Time Table - Laser Refractive Surgery Course

  • Day 1
    09:00 - 09:30 Welcome, opening remarks and introduction of the Faculty
    09:30 - 10:30 Introduction to Laser Refractive Surgery
    Lecture
    10:30 - 11:00 Coffee / Tea Break (Networking)
    11:00 - 13:00 Diagnostic methods
    Lecture
    13:00 - 14:00 Lunch and Networking
    14:00 - 15:30 Lasers in the ophthalmology
    Lecture
    15:30 - 16:00 Coffee / Tea Break (Networking)
    16:00 - 17:00 First, Second and Third Generation of Laser Refractive Surgery
    Lecture
    17:00 - 18:00 Practical tips and sessions
    Lecture
  • Day 2
    09:00 - 10:30 Examination of refractive patients
    Lecture
    10:30 - 11:00 Coffee / Tea Break (Networking)
    11:00 - 13:00 Live Surgery
    13:00 - 14:00 Lunch and Networking
    14:00 - 15:30 Live Surgery
    15:30 - 16:00 Coffee / Tea Break (Networking)
  • Day 3
    09:00 - 10:30 Post-surgery follow up
    Practice
    10:30 - 11:00 Coffee / Tea Break (Networking)
    11:00 - 13:00 PRK
    Wetlab
    13:00 - 14:00 Lunch and Networking
    14:00 - 15:30 LASIK / Femto LASIK
    15:30 - 16:00 Coffee / Tea Break (Networking)
    16:00 - 18:00 SMILE
    Wetlab
    18:00 - 20:00 Certificate Award

Faculty - Laser Refractive Surgery Course

  • Dr. Alexander Angelov Bulgaria
  • Mr. Yavor Angelov Bulgaria
  • Diyah Ayu Linda Pertiwi Germany

Prices - Laser Refractive Surgery Course

Eearly Fee (until 31 March)1350 €
Late Fee (after 1 April)1500 €
Groups of 5 to 910% discount off the current fee
Groups of 10 or more15% discount off the current fee
* Fees are payable in 1 (one) or in 2 (two) installments. The first installment of 50% is payable at the time of registration. The second installment of 50% is payable by the end of April 2023.
* Please note – All prices are in Euro inclusive of 20% VAT
Registration

Keratoplasty Surgery Course
31st May – 1st June 2023

2 Days
10 Working Places
9 Main Topics

Summary - Keratoplasty Surgery Course

31st May – 1st June 2023
10 Working Places
2 Days Course Duration

Programme Time Table - Keratoplasty Surgery Course

  • Day 1
    09:00 - 09:10 Welcome and Opening Remarks
    09:10 - 11:00 PKP – indications, surgical techniques, results, complication and aftercare
    Lecture
    11:00 - 11:30 Coffee / Tea Break (Networking)
    11:30 - 13:00 DALK – indications, surgical techniques, results
    Lecture
    13:00 - 14:00 Lunch and Networking
    14:00 - 15:30 DSAEK / DSEK – indications, surgical techniques, result
    Lecture
    15:30 - 16:00 Coffee / Tea Break (Networking)
    16:00 - 18:00 DSAEK / DSEK – indications, surgical techniques, result
    Lecture, Demo & Wetlab
  • Day 2
    09:00 - 10:30 DSEK to DMEK – Why change? A smooth transition
    Live Surgery
    10:30 - 11:00 Coffee / Tea Break (Networking)
    11:00 - 13:00 DMEK – Preparation and preservation of donor corneal tissue Lecture, Demo & Wetlab (LDW)
    13:00 - 14:00 Lunch and Networking
    14:00 - 15:30 DMEK – Insertion and manipulation
    Lecture, Demo & Wetlab (LDW)
    15:30 - 16:00 Coffee / Tea Break (Networking)
    16:00 - 18:00 DMEK – Insertion and manipulation
    Lecture, Demo & Wetlab (LDW)
    18:00 - 20:00 Certificate Award

Faculty - Keratoplasty Surgery Course

  • TBC

Prices - Keratoplasty Surgery Course

Eearly Fee (until 31 March)1800 €
Late Fee (after 1 April)2000 €
Groups of 5 to 910% discount off the current fee
Groups of 10 or more15% discount off the current fee
* Fees are payable in 1 (one) or in 2 (two) installments. The first installment of 50% is payable at the time of registration. The second installment of 50% is payable by the end of April 2023.
* Please note – All prices are in Euro inclusive of 20% VAT
Registration

Glaucoma Course
2nd – 3rd June 2023

2 Days
10 Working Places

Summary - Glaucoma Course

2nd – 3rd June 2023
2 Days Course Duration
10 Working Places

Time Table - Glaucoma Course

  • Day 1
    09:00 - 09:30 Welcome, opening remarks and introduction of the Faculty
    09:30 - 10:30 Viscocanalostomy
    Lecture & Demo
    10:30 - 11:00 Coffee / Tea Break (Networking)
    11:00 - 13:00 Viscocanalostomy
    Wetlab
    13:00 - 14:00 Lunch and Networking
    14:00 - 15:30 Deep sclectomy
    Lecture & Demo
    15:30 - 16:00 Coffee / Tea Break (Networking)
    16:00 - 18:00 Deep sclectomy
    Wetlab
  • Day 2
    09:00 - 10:30 Canaloplasty (ab interno and ab externo)
    Lecture & Demo
    10:30 - 11:00 Coffee / Tea Break (Networking)
    11:00 - 13:00 Canaloplasty (ab interno and ab externo)
    Wetlab
    13:00 - 14:00 Lunch and Networking
    14:00 - 15:30 Trabeculectomy
    Lecture & Demo
    15:30 - 16:00 Coffee / Tea Break (Networking)
    16:00 - 18:00 Trabeculectomy
    Wetlab

Faculty - Glaucoma Course

  • Prof. Dr. med. Norbert Körber, FEBO Germany
  • Prof. Dr. med. Vytautas Jašinskas Lithuania

Prices - Glaucoma Course

Eearly Fee (until 31 March)1080 €
Late Fee (after 1 April)1200 €
Groups of 5 to 910% discount off the current fee
Groups of 10 or more15% discount off the current fee
* Fees are payable in 1 (one) or in 2 (two) installments. The first installment of 50% is payable at the time of registration. The second installment of 50% is payable by the end of April 2023.
* Please note – All prices are in Euro inclusive of 20% VAT
Registration

Oculoplastic Surgery Course
2nd June – 3rd June 2023

2 Days
10 Working Places
9 Main Topics

Summary - Oculoplastic Surgery Course

Course is Fully Booked
2nd June – 3rd June 2023
10 Working Places
2 Days Course Duration

Programme Time Table - Oculoplastic Surgery Course

  • Day 1
    09:00 - 09:20 Welcome, opening remarks and introduction of the Faculty
    09:20 - 10:10 Upper eyelid functional anatomy and evaluation
    10:10 - 10:30 Clinical cases presentation
    10:30 - 11:00 Coffee / Tea Break (Networking)
    11:00 - 11:30 Upper eyelid malpositions
    11:30 - 12:00 Clinical cases presentation
    12:00 - 12:30 Upper eyelid ptosis
    12:30 - 13:00 Clinical cases presentation
    13:00 - 14:00 Lunch and Networking
    14:00 - 14:30 Upper eyelid retraction
    14:30 - 15:30 Videofilms - child and adult ptosis operations
    15:30 - 16:00 Coffee / Tea Break (Networking)
    16:00 - 18:00 Clinical cases presentation, eyelid examination practice
  • Day 2
    09:00 - 09:30 Upper eyelid retraction
    09:30 - 10:00 Videofilm – upper eyelid retraction surgery
    10:00 - 10:30 The floppy eyelid
    10:30 - 11:00 Coffee / Tea Break (Networking)
    11:00 - 11:30 Principles of the upper eyelid reconstruction after tumor removal
    11:30 - 12:00 Clinical cases presentation
    12:30 - 13:00 Videofilms: direct brow lift, upper eyelid blepharoplasty
    13:00 - 14:00 Lunch and Networking
    14:00 - 15:30 Practice in the outpatient room, live surgery
    15:30 - 16:00 Coffee / Tea Break (Networking)
    16:00 - 18:00 Closing remarks, discussion
    18:00 - 20:00 Certificate Award

Faculty - Oculoplastic Surgery Course

  • Dr. Milena Sredkova, PhD Bulgaria
  • Dr. Tanya Koleva Bulgaria

Prices - Oculoplastic Surgery Course

Eearly Fee (until 31 March)540 €
Late Fee (after 1 April)600 €
Groups of 5 to 910% discount off the current fee
Groups of 10 or more15% discount off the current fee
* Fees are payable in 1 (one) or in 2 (two) installments. The first installment of 50% is payable at the time of registration. The second installment of 50% is payable by the end of April 2023.
* Please note – All prices are in Euro inclusive of 20% VAT
Course is Fully Booked

Course Venue

Grand Hotel Millennium Sofia embodies an elegant combination of gilded brilliance, innovation, and service at the highest heights. The striking 30-story building includes 400 bright, spacious, and gracefully furnished rooms. Surrounding the spectacular 6-storey atrium, the Millennium Milestone Convention Centre encompasses memorable private gatherings and thought-provoking conferences in its 14 fully equipped multifunctional rooms capable to accommodate 2,000 people. The 3,200 sq.m.

Millennium Spa and Wellness center welcomes you with a complete range of treatments, therapies, and a 1,500 sq.m. cutting-edge Fitness Centre. The hotel presents 10 restaurants and lounges which will be remarkable for their location, view, interior, and the various culinary experiences they will offer. Among the various dining outlets are a fine dining restaurant and conceptual Mediterranean restaurant, а moon kissed rooftop bar with opening roofs and a lounge on the 30th floor with a 360º view. The hotel's modern design combined with the utmost technology will definitely make it a preferred spot to serve contemporary nomads’ lifestyle.

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Educational Center in Ophthalmology RESBIOMED< Resbiomed Sofia Eye Clinic MTS – the wetlab company

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