Cataract Surgery Basic Course

Cataract Surgery

Through a blend of structured lectures, live surgery observations, and daily hands-on wet labs, participants will explore the full spectrum of modern cataract surgery—from fundamental phacoemulsification techniques to the management of complex cases and intraoperative complications.

ESASO Scientific Director: Mario Romano
Course Scientific Coordinators: José Guell, Mario Nubile

This course has been accredited with 16 CME Credits

Teaching language: English

Next Course in 2027

Only 20 seats available

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ More than 1700 students

This course awards you with 1/5 MDHO Points

What you'll learn

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Modern Phacoemulsification Fundamentals: You will gain a deep understanding of current phaco platforms, fluidics control, and energy delivery modes, alongside a structured review of essential surgical steps like incision architecture, capsulorhexis strategies, and nucleus fragmentation patterns

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Crisis and Complication Management: You will learn how to identify and manage intraoperative adversities, such as posterior capsular rupture and dropped nuclei, and explore surgical strategies for challenging eyes with weak zonules or prior refractive

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Advanced Refractive Planning: The course covers modern IOL power calculation formulas and biometry optimization, as well as the selection and implantation techniques for premium options, including Toric, EDoF, and multifocal IOLs.

Skills you'll acquire

Surgical Precision

Tissue Manipulation

Diagnostic & Clinical Decision-Making

Tuition Fees

Full Ophthalmologist: 1500 CHF
Resident: 1350 CHF
Optometrist, Orthoptist, Nurse: 1350 CHF
Corporate (Commercial reps and corporate personnel of companies): 1850 CHF