Surgical skills training courses are hands-on wetlab courses utilising high-communication wetlab technology as well as the SFVT eye
model with red reflex and changeable intraocular pressures. These classes offer participants the opportunity to practice surgical
techniques on porcine eyes. The classes are small and utilise 2-way audio and video as teaching tools.
NB: PLACES ON SURGICAL SKILLS TRAINING COURSES ARE LIMITED AND DELEGATES ARE ADVISED TO PRE-BOOK.
 Basic Phacoemulsification |
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This course, which follows the four hour didactic course, will provide practical
experience in removing a cataractous lens from porcine eyes. Hands-on
experience in phacoemulsification, incision/CCC and lens insertion will be
provided.
This course will have one participant at each station
PRE-REQUISITE: Instructional Course No. 3 and No. 11
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| Bimanual Micro-Incision Phaco |
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This course will familiarise the participants with new techniques of microincision
surgery with IOLs implanted through incisions of less than 2 mm. The
wetlab will include practice on new ‘cool’ phaco equipment.
This course will have one participant at each station
PRE-REQUISITE: Instructional Course No. 1 |
| Phaco: Management of Complications |
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This course includes practice on porcine eyes of the various techniques
discussed in the didactic course, including management of white cataract with
Tryphan Blue and insertion of intracapsular rings. Also included are the
various advanced phaco techniques such as vertical chop, phaco slice, stop and
chop and hemi-flip.
This course will have one participant at each station
PRE-REQUISITE: Instructional Course No. 54 |
| Ferrara Rings, KeraRings & Intacs |
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These courses look at the different types of intracorneal rings, the indications
for use, particularly keratoconus, and the different techniques for
implantation. The latest nomograms will be presented and discussed.
These
courses will have two participants at each station.
PRE-REQUISITE: Instructional Course No. 8 |
| LASIK (Laser in Situ Keratomileusis) |
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This course will familiarise ophthalmologists with the assembly and use of
various microkeratomes used to create a corneal flap, with special attention to
surgical techniques and management of complications. A variety of
microkeratomes and excimer lasers will be available for use by the
participants. Each participant will have the opportunity to create corneal flaps
and perform excimer laser ablations on porcine eyes.
This course will have
two participants at each station
PRE-REQUISITE: Instructional Course No. 10 or No. 30 |
| Posterior Capsulorhexis "Bag in the Lens" |
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This course will allow participants to become proficient in posterior
capsulorhexis as a useful technique in the management of posterior capsule
tears. Participants will also have the opportunity to practice the dual technique
of same size anterior and posterior capsulorhexis necessary for the
implantation of the “bag in the lens” capsular supported IOL.
This course will
have two participants at each station
PRE-REQUISITE: Instructional Course No. 46
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| Phakic IOLS |
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These courses will allow the participants the opportunity to handle different
phakic IOLs and practise several implantation techniques. Phakic IOLs
presented include ICL, PRL, Artiflex and Verisyse.
These courses will have one
participant at each station
PRE-REQUISITE: Instructional Course No. 38 |
| Non-Penetrating Galucoma Surgery with Implants |
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This course will allow the participants to practice the implantation of various
glaucoma implants in porcine eyes.
This course will have one participant at
each station
PRE-REQUISITE: Instructional Course No. 47
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| PRK, LASEK & Epi-LASIK |
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This course will enable the participants to practise various techniques for
handling and removing the corneal epithelium. With the aid of porcine eyes,
individual instruction will be given in the use of blade, brush and alcohol, as
these tools are applied in PRK to abrade the epithelium prior to excimer
treatment. The management of the epithelial flap, which is created in the
LASEK procedure, will also be elucidated. The newest refractive procedure,
Epi-LASIK, in which a flap is prepared by separating the epithelium from
Bowman’s membrane with a special keratome, will also be demonstrated,
using different manufacturers’ units. Various excimer lasers will be available
for practising surface ablation on the abraded or flap-fashioned porcine eyes.
This course will have two participants at each station
PRE-REQUISITE: Instructional Course No. 9
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| Viscocanalostomy (Glaucoma) |
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This course demonstrates the surgical skills required to perform
Viscocanalostomy. The technique consists of the creation of superficial and
deep lamellar scleral flaps and the de-roofing Schlemm’s Canal to expose the
trabecular meshwork and create a Descemet’s window. Schlemm’s Canal is
then dilated using high molecular weight viscoelastic.
This course will have
one participant at each station
PRE-REQUISITE: Instructional Course No. 36
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| Glaucoma Canaloplasty (Enhanced Viscocanalostomy) |
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During Viscocanalostomy a 200 micron diameter catheter is inserted 360
degrees through Schlemm's Canal. High viscosity sodium hyaluronate is used
to dilate the canal. During the withdrawal of the microcatheter a suture, or
tensioning device, is placed within the canal. (Applicants for this course
should have surgical experience of Viscocanalostomy or Deep Sclerectomy, on
a regular basis.)
This course will have one participant at each station
PRE-REQUISITE: Instructional Course No. 36 |
| Alphacor Implantation |
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Participants will review videos for standard and variant implantation techniques
and adjunctive procedures and will carry out AlphaCor implantation in porcine
eyes.
This course will have two participants at each station
PRE-REQUISITE: Instructional Course No. 6 |
| Keratoplasty - Penetrating and Anterior Lamellar Techniques |
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This course will enable the participants to practise various techniques with the
use of microkeratomes and/or trephine for the preparation of the donor tissue in
both penetrating and anterior lamellar keratoplasty. Suturing techniques will also
be covered.
This course will have one participant at each station
PRE-REQUISITE: Instructional Course No. 37 |
| Keratoplasty – Posterior Lammellar Techniques |
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This course will enable the participant to practise various techniques for
posterior lamellar keratoplasty such as trephination and suturing.
This course
will have one participant at each station
PRE-REQUISITE: Instructional Course No. 37 |
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