Surgical and Medical Retina course
The course explores both surgical and medical aspects of the diagnosis and management of retinal disorders, including advances in vitreoretinal interface diseases, macular edema, and diabetic retinopathy, as well as emerging therapies such as gene therapy and novel treatment delivery systems.
ESASO Scientific Director: Mario Romano
Course Scientific Coordinators: Andrea Govetto, Anibal Francone, Mario Romano
Teaching language: English 
Next Course in 2027 
Only 20 seats available 
More than 439 students
This course awards you with 1/5 MDHO Points
What you'll learn
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Advanced surgical management of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment, including pneumatic retinopexy, scleral buckling, and vitrectomy techniques.
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Advanced macular surgery techniques: management of macular holes, epiretinal membranes, and other macular pathologies.
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Use of contemporary vitrectomy systems: understanding flow dynamics, cut rate, instrument handling and intra-operative decision making.
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Surgical approaches to proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR) — vitrectomy, membrane peeling/ILM removal, internal tamponade strategies.
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Insight into the latest technologies and innovations in vitreoretinal surgery (e.g. advanced instrumentation, intraoperative visualization).
Skills you'll acquire
Advanced vitrectomy techniques
Retinal detachment repair
PDR surgical management
Macular surgery proficiency
Macular surgery proficiency
Tuition Fees
Full Ophthalmologist: coming soon
Resident: coming soon
Optometrist, Orthoptist, Nurse: coming soon
Corporate (Commercial reps and corporate personnel of companies): coming soon
Accomodation not included
Please find the list of the Partner Hotels below
1700 CHF
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Date: 6-7 March 2025
Venue: xLAB, Buenos Aires
Argentina
Level: Intermediate
This course includes:
14 educational hours
Stationery
Coffee breaks, Launches
International, experienced Faculty
4 Lab afhoursternoons
Apron and Lab materials
Downloadable resources
eLOS account
Assistance of Event Manager
ESASO Certificate of Attendance
Swiss-level organisation
Course Programme
Partner Hotels
AQ Tailored Suites
Addres: Montevideo 937
Phone: 54 9 11 6211-2842
Mail: reservas@aqsuites.com
Benefit for attendees: 15 % discount
Discount code: AQmarch26
Web: https://www.aqsuites.com/
Savoy Hotel
Addres: Av. Callao 181
Contact: Pierina Misari
Phone: +54 11 4370 8044
Mail: reservas2@savoyhotel.com.ar
Benefit for attendees: 10 % discount
Discount code: RETINA
Web: https://www.savoyhotel.com.ar/es
The discount is managed exclusively online through the hotel’s website.
Grand Brizo Cerrito
Addres: Cerrito 180
Contact: Clara Guelardi
Phone: +54 9 223 437 5607
Mail: reservas.ba@grandbrizohoteles.com / cguelardi@alvarezarguelles.com
Benefit for attendees: Tarifa Convenio
Discount code: Surgical and Medical Retina Course
Web: https://www.hotelgrandbrizobuenosaires.com/
Loi Suites Recoleta
Addres: Vicente López 1955
Contact: Daiana Pfeiffer
Phone: +54 11 57778950
Mail: reservas@loisuites.com.ar
Benefit for attendees: 20% discount
Discount code: RETINA2026
Web: https://loisuites.com.ar/recoleta
The discount is managed exclusively online through the hotel’s website.
Almarena Madero Urbano by Meliá
Dirección: Azopardo 770
Persona de contacto: Romina Ciccia
Teléfono de reservas: +54 11 7079-2072
Mail de reservas:atencionalcliente@almarena.com.ar / romina.ciccia@almarena.com.ar
Beneficio para asistentes: USD 125 + IVA
Web: https://www.almarena.com.ar/madero-urbano