The Basic Cataract Surgery Course is designed for ophthalmology residents and early-career surgeons who wish to develop a solid foundation in modern phacoemulsification surgery. Through a structured combination of expert demonstrations and intensive hands-on wetlab training, participants progressively learn the essential surgical steps required for safe and effective cataract surgery.
The course focuses on surgical workflow, tissue handling, microscope ergonomics, instrument manipulation, wound construction, capsulorhexis, hydrodissection, nucleus management, cortical aspiration and intraocular lens implantation. Emphasis is placed on acquiring correct surgical habits, improving hand–eye coordination and understanding the principles of complication prevention.
Participants perform repeated practical exercises under continuous supervision from experienced international faculty, allowing them to build confidence and develop reproducible microsurgical skills before performing procedures on patients.
- Lecture on wound construction
- Capsulorhexis
- Hydrodissection
- Nuclear disassembly techniques and strategies
- Irrigation/aspiration
- Lens implantation
- Sealing the wound
- Anterior vitrectomy
- Identifying complex cases and planning strategies
- Complications and their avoidance
- Surgical anatomy of the eye
- Intraocular pharmacology
- The psychology of learning surgery
- The operating microscope
- The physics of phaco
1. Cataract Surgery Course – Basic
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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