ESASO Glaucoma
Connections Forum
This unique educational event brings together leading international experts to explore the evolving landscape of glaucoma management and its intersection with cataract, retina, cornea, and refractive surgery. Through expert lectures, surgical videos, case-based discussions, and interactive debates, participants will gain practical insights into MIGS, filtration surgery, premium IOLs, ocular surface disease, emerging technologies, and the future of glaucoma care.
ESASO Scientific Director: Mario Romano
Event Scientific Committee: Ike Ahmed, Antonio Fea, Mario Nubile, Michele Figus, Giovanni Fossati, Jose Guell, Mario Romano, Vito Romano, Carlo Traverso, Giacinto Triolo.
An application will be made to EACCME® for CME accreditation of this event.
Teaching language: English 
Only 300 seats available 
This educational event awards you with 1/5 MDHO Points
What you'll learn
Evaluate the latest surgical and medical strategies for glaucoma management across different disease stages
Understand how glaucoma influences decision-making in cataract, refractive, retinal, and corneal surgery
Compare indications, outcomes, and limitations of MIGS, trabeculectomy, tube shunts, and emerging technologies
Apply evidence-based approaches to complex clinical scenarios through interactive case discussions and expert debates
Skills you'll acquire
Advanced glaucoma management
MIGS and filtration surgery decision-making
Cataract and glaucoma co-management
Surgical complication management
Integration of emerging glaucoma technologies
Early Bird Tuition Fees
Only Forum: 200 CHF
Forum+Wet Lab: 500 CHF
Enjoy the full experience by participating to the Forum and the Wet Lab training sessions.
Select the preferred Wet Lab Training Slot during the registration. Slots available:
Slot 1 | Level: Basic | 8.30 – 10.30
Slot 2 | Level: Intermediate | 11.00 – 13.00
Slot 3 | Level: Intermediate | 13.30 – 15.30
Slot 4 | Level: Advanced | 16.00 – 18.00
Accomodation Available: explore the different options during the registration.
In case of overbooking for a Wet Lab slot, the ESASO Foundation reserves the right to contact participants to rearrange their schedules and guarantee the quality of the training for everyone.
Forum only | EARLY BIRD
200 CHF
Forum + Wet Lab | EARLY BIRD
500 CHF
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Date: 4-6 February 2027
Venue: Lugano, Switzerland
Level: Basic, Intermediate, Advanced
This event includes:
16 educational hours
Coffee breaks, Launches
International, experienced Faculty
Wet Lab training
Apron and Wet Lab materials
Downloadable resources
eLOS account
Assistance of Event Manager
Accreditation Certificate
ESASO Certificate of Attendance
Swiss-level organisation
Full Faculty
Ike Ahmed
Mario Nubile
Michele Figus
Giovanni Fossati
José L. Güell
Mario Romano
Vito Romano
Carlo E. Traverso
Giacinto Triolo
Elena Arrondo
Augusto Azuara Blanco
Francesco Bandello
Henny Beckers
Rupert Bourne
Francesco Boscia
Nuno Moura Coelho
Barbara Cvenkel
José Martínez De la Casa
Julian García Feijóo
Pascal Hasler
Michele Iester
Karl Mercieca
Moreno Menghini
Elisabeth Messmer
Elena Millà
Paolo Mora
Antonio Moramarco
Mihnea Munteanu
Carlo Nucci
Norbert Pfeiffer,
Luis Abegao Pinto
Alessandro Rabiolo
Stanislao Rizzo
Luca Rossetti
Matteo Sacchi
Ingeborg Stalmans
Andrew Tatham
Nicola Ungaro
Luigi Varano
Giulio Volpe
Preliminary Programme
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