Laser Refractive Surgery
Wetlab Course
VisuMax and MEL 90
(Theory and Practical)
Carl Zeiss Meditec AG
in ophthalmology ONLY
The closing date for applications is 6 March 2020.
Applicants must submit a document certifying that they are residents in ophthalmology, to provide a CV and to complete Fields of interest / sup-specialty areas in order to demonstrate their eligibility.
Course Overview
The aim of this course is to provide corneal refractive surgeons who are interested in starting Femto-LASIK, and small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE) with a detailed description of all aspects of the procedures. During the laser refractive surgery course you can have access to the new technologies and diagnostic tools in addition to practical exercises on pig eyes with the Carl Zeiss Meditec AG laser vision correction platform.
Laser Refractive Surgery Course
Summary - Laser Refractive Surgery Course
Programme Time Table - Laser Refractive Surgery Course
- Day 1 (5 June 2020)
09:00 - 09:15 Welcome, opening remarks and introduction of the Faculty 09:15 - 10:30 Introduction to Laser Refractive Surgery
Lecture10:30 - 11:00 Coffee / Tea Break (Networking) 11:00 - 13:00 Diagnostic methods
Lecture13:00 - 14:00 Lunch and Networking 14:00 - 15:30 First, Second and Third Generation of Laser Refractive Surgery
Lecture15:30 - 16:00 Coffee / Tea Break (Networking) 16:00 - 17:00 Practical tips and sessions
Lecture - Day 2 (6 June 2020)
09:00 - 10:30 Wetlab 10:30 - 11:00 Coffee / Tea Break (Networking) 11:00 - 13:00 Wetlab 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch and Networking 14:00 - 18:00 Wetlab
Faculty - Laser Refractive Surgery Course
- Dr. Alexander Angelov - Course Director Resbiomed Sofia Eye Clinic Bulgaria
- Mr. Yavor Angelov Resbiomed Sofia Eye Clinic Bulgaria
Main Topics - Laser Refractive Surgery Course
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Introduction to Laser Refractive Surgery
- Pre-operative assessment in laser refractive surgery
- Patient selection and preoperative preparation
- Diagnostic algorithms
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Diagnostic methods
- Theoretical background
- High profile diagnostics in laser refractive surgery
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First, Second and Third Generation of Laser Refractive Surgery
- Machine technology
- PRK
- LASIK / Femto LASIK
- SMILE
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Practical tips and sessions
- Patient diagnostics before live surgery
- Laser refractive surgery procedure selection
- Surgical guidelines for optimal performance in SMILE
- High profile diagnostics in laser refractive surgery
- Post laser refractive surgery examination
Prices - Laser Refractive Surgery Course
| Free registration for Bulgarian residents in ophthalmology | |
| Registration | |
Course Venue
A hospitality masterpiece, offering unprecedented setting for high-class business and private events, tempting variety of culinary pleasures, top-shelf SPA experiences and many more. That’s the essence of Grand Hotel Millennium Sofia – Bulgaria’s capital’s newest hospitality jewel.
You need only raise your sight to see Grand Hotel Millennium Sofia overlooking the National Palace of Culture and the entire city.
Grand Hotel Millennium Sofia welcome you with next-to-none bird-eye views and boutique experiences you are bound to recall time and again, long after your departure.
10 extraordinary restaurants, bars and lounges offering sweeping views over the city
32 storey tower, topped off by a private helipad
400 gracefully furnished rooms and suites revealing breathteaking mountain and city view
3200 square meters of nonpareil head-to-toe relaxation in Millennium Spa & Wellness
5000 square meters of 3 full floors Convention Centre surrounding a spectacular 6-story atrium
VisuMax and MEL 90 refractive platform
The solution for all three Generations of Laser Vision Correction
One platform for a broad Laser Vision Correction portfolio. When the VisuMax® femtosecond laser is combined with MEL® 90 excimer laser from ZEISS, the result is a premier platform for all major Laser Vision Correction applications – PRK, LASIK and SMILE.
ZEISS MEL 90
Advanced excimer laser technology
Specially designed for the needs of the modern refractive surgeon, the MEL® 90 excimer laser from ZEISS incorporates reliable outcomes, proven safety and individually configurable options. Unique product features like the FLEXIQUENCE® switch function (250 Hz / 500 Hz), the Triple-A ablation profile and the outstanding intra-operative ablation speed create entirely new excimer laser treatment prospects.
ZEISS VisuMax
Ideal platform for femtosecond laser solutions
With the VisuMax® femtosecond laser, ZEISS is shaping the world of refractive surgery. This ground-breaking laser system employs high-performance femtosecond laser technology and is characterized by its cutting precision, speed and gentle treatment technique. The ZEISS VisuMax is thus the ideal platform for therapeutic and refractive laser applications such as Lenticule Extraction with SMILE® from ZEISS and Femto-LASIK flap cuts.
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