Instructional Courses
Instructional Courses
All Instructional Courses at the Vienna Congress will be Free of Charge.
It is not necessary to register for these courses.

Course Handouts
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22 September 2018
08:30-09:30 - IC 1
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Basic microsurgical suturing techniques for beginners
Pre Requisite Course
EBO Accredited
Leader: B. Frueh | Course Level: Basic
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Faculty: B. Bachmann A. Geerards
This is a pre-requisite course for the wetlab(s):
COURSE DESCRIPTION: : This course emphasises basic microsurgical suturing techniques in open globe injuries, extracapsular cataract extraction and trabeculectomies.
COURSE OBJECTIVES: : To teach beginners the basic principles of suturing and preparing them for their wetlab training / their very first case of suturing.
COURSE SCHEDULE:
Importance of good suturing and good wound apposition; materials/needles; use of microscope, posture (10 mins) B. Frueh: Basics of suturing, skin (8 mins) A. Geerards: Conjunctiva, cornea (15 mins) B. Bachmann: Trauma, trabeculectomy, sclera (15 mins) B. Frueh: Glue (5 mins) SINGLE PRODUCT COURSE: No
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: None