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 surgeryโ€”from fundamental phacoemulsification techniques to the management of complex cases and intraoperative complications.

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

An application has been made to the EACCMEยฎ for CME accreditation of this event

Teaching language: English ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง

Next Course in 2027 ๐ŸŽฏ

Only 20 seats available ๐Ÿ”ฅ

โญโญโญโญโญ More than 1700 students

๐ŸŽ—๏ธ 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

Reduced fee 750 CHF: Only 5 remaining!

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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Date: 19-21 October 2026
Venue: Lugano, Switzerland
Level: Basic

This course includes:

๐Ÿง‘๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿซ19 educational hours
๐Ÿ–Š๏ธ Stationery
โ˜• Coffee breaks, Launches
๐Ÿง‘๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿซ International, experienced Faculty
๐Ÿ”ฌ 2 Wet Lab afternoons
๐Ÿงช Apron and Wet Lab materials
โฌ‡๏ธ Downloadable resources
๐Ÿ—จ๏ธ eLOS account
๐Ÿฆธ๐Ÿปโ€โ™‚๏ธ Assistance of Event Manager
๐Ÿ… Accreditation Certificate
๐Ÿ“œ ESASO Certificate of Attendance
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Swiss-level organisation

Course Programme

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