The Vitrectomy Surgery Course provides intensive practical training in modern vitreoretinal surgery for ophthalmologists seeking to develop or improve their posterior segment surgical skills.
The curriculum introduces participants to the principles of pars plana vitrectomy, including trocar placement, core vitrectomy, posterior vitreous detachment, membrane manipulation, fluid-air exchange and the use of contemporary vitreoretinal instrumentation.
Participants work in small groups under direct faculty supervision while performing repeated surgical exercises designed to improve precision, tissue handling and intraocular instrument control. Particular emphasis is placed on preventing complications, understanding surgical anatomy and developing safe, standardized surgical techniques that can be transferred into daily clinical practice.
- How the wetlab works (setup & instrumentation)
- Machine technology & vitrectomy systems
- Indications for vitrectomy
- Basic principles of vitrectomy
- Micro-Incision Vitrectomy Surgery (MIVS)
- Special challenges in vitrectomy
- Vitreoretinal surface diseases
- Retinal detachment surgery
- Pediatric vitrectomy
- Management of complications
- Indications & techniques for combined surgery
- Vitreoretinal surgery in traumatized eyes
- Controversies & open discussion
3. Vitrectomy Surgery Course
Please note – All prices are in Euro inclusive of 20% VAT (!)
What is included in the registration fee?
Your registration fee for iSCOPE: Prague Ophthalmic Wetlab includes everything you need for a complete educational and social experience, except accommodation:
- Full participation in the selected wetlab module (unlimited access to surgical practice with porcine eyes)
- Comprehensive educational materials and course documentation
- Daily catering during the wetlab: two coffee breaks and lunch each day
- Optional but fully included social and networking activities, such as:
- Evening Guided Tour of Historic Prague
- Guided Clinic Tour – visit to a diagnostic and surgical eye clinic based on the principles of lean management (optional)
- Breakfast with experts – video breakfast to support surgical skills (optional)
- Gala Dinner and Diploma Ceremony, followed by networking and social evening
⚠️ Please note: The registration fee does not include accommodation or travel expenses.
Special accommodation rates are available at the congress hotel (Grandium Hotel Prague), where the course will be held.
CME / Credit Accreditation
The iSCOPE Prague Ophthalmic Wetlab 2026 is currently in the process of applying for European CME accreditation through EACCME® (UEMS).
The accreditation application is currently pending approval. The final number of European CME credits (ECMEC®s) will be announced once the accreditation process has been completed.
CME credits will apply only to the eligible educational components of the event, including lectures, demonstrations and wetlab sessions. Accommodation, travel and social activities are not included in the accredited educational programme.
Following approval, participants will be informed about the requirements for attendance, evaluation and the issuance of CME certificates.
Please note: Travel and accommodation expenses are not covered as part of the CME accreditation.
Seats are limited.
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