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
An application has been made to the EACCME® for CME accreditation of this event
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
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
Accomodation not included
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19 educational hours
Stationery
Coffee breaks, Launches
2 Wet Lab afternoons 
Apron and Wet Lab materials
Downloadable resources 
eLOS account
Assistance of Event Manager 
Accreditation Certificate 
ESASO Certificate of Attendance
Swiss-level organisation