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.

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• 25 September 2018
  08:00-10:00

• IC 109
• 
  Anterior segment surgical solutions for secondary repair of post-traumatic eyes Pre Requisite Course

  Leader: J. Talma | Course Level: Advanced

• Faculty:    M.J. Tassignon   G. Auffarth   B. Malyugin   E. Assia     

  This is a pre-requisite course for the wetlab(s):

  COURSE DESCRIPTION: : The aim of this course is to discuss the surgical solutions of post-traumatic ocular conditions of eyes with a potential functional recovery. Based on different clinical cases, the surgeon will explain the surgical strategies to follow in order to optimally restore the function of the eye. This course will be an interactive case-based discussion with the participation of the panel.
  
  COURSE OBJECTIVES: : The objective of this course is to give the attendees an overview of demographics of ocular trauma (J. Talma), different strategies and medical devices that can be implemented to solve difficult cases of secondary repair of the anterior segment of the eye after trauma. Artificial iris, iris printed IOLs and iris suturing techniques will be presented (M.J. Tassignon). Capsular bag stabilisation techniques and direct or indirect IOL suturing techniques on the sclera (E. Assia , B. Malyugin). Special emphasis on sport/game related ocular trauma and surgical approach (G. Auffarth).
  
  COURSE SCHEDULE:
  
  Video based presentation and panel discussion on the presented cases. The panel is the following: Talma J., Tassignon M.J., Malyugin B., Auffarth G., Assia E. SINGLE PRODUCT COURSE: No
  
  FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: , receives nonNonemonetary benefits from a company producing, developing or supplying the product or procedure presented.