Wetlabs & Masterclasses
COECSA 2024 presents an invaluable opportunity to practice and learn new skills face-to-face, led by expert leaders. Early registration is advisable.
The Joint ESCRS-COECSA phaco wetlab
The Joint ESCRS-COECSA wetlab is a unique collaboration between the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery and the Congress of Ophthalmology of Eastern, Central and Southern Africa, organizing a state-of-the-art hands-on practice and practical introduction to cataract surgery with phacoemulsification. Several mentors and teachers from ESCRS and COECSA will give a course and phaco wetlab to cataract surgery beginner learners. Equipment provided for:
- phaco surgery
- animal eyes
- phaco machines
- material and consumables
- and microscopes
Hands-on learning
Practical surgical skills
in phaco cataract surgery
Ophthalmologists only courses. Gain practical hands on teaching
Delivered by regional and international experts.
- Foundation, Intermediate and Advanced Surgical Techniques-Simualation training
- Glaucoma Surgery: Techniques and how to use the right surgical intervention at the right time
- Perfecting cataract surgery and which IOLs to use
Upskill your surgical skills
Master the art of technical cases
Provide quality healthcare in your practice
Allied Healthcare Professionals masterclass
Delivered by regional and international experts. Available to all AHCPs and Ophthalmologists interested in medical retinal clinical work
- Maximising IVT injection pathways, upskilling allied healthcare professionals with enhanced clinical skills
Optometry masterclasses
Delivered by regional and international experts
- Sclerals Course
- Low Vision Course
- Clinical Instrumentation Course
- Contact Lens Fitting Course
