EVRTS European Vitreoretinal Training School

The Syllabus:

It is the intention of the course to cover virtually all aspects of vitreoretinal surgery. Subjects will be introduced by lectures, demonstrated by video sequences and live surgery transmissions and then discussed in length and in depth in an open exchange format.

The course will cover:

History of vitreoretinal surgery
General patient management
Diagnostic techniques
Instrumentation
• optical systems, machines, instruments, endoscopy, lasers
Classical detachment surgery
• pathogenesis, indications, when buckle & when vitrectomy
General vitrectomy technique
• e.g. sclerotomies, PVD, deep indentation, heavy liquids, gas, silicone oil, buckling vs 1° vitrectomy, additional buckling – yes or no
Indications & special surgical techniques in
• macular holes
• age related macular degeneration
• diabetic retinopathy
• pucker and cellophane maculopathy
• uveitis
• PVR
• trauma
• giant tears
• rare entities


The Schedule 2013:

Sun, May 19, afternoon: ... housing
Mon, May 20, 08:45: ... registration, welcome
Mon-Fri, May 20 – 24
09°°– 13°°, 14°°– 18°°: ... classes, live surgery and discussion groups
Sat–Sun, May 25 – 26: ... weekend free
Mon-Thu, May 27 – 30
09°°– 13°°, 14°°– 18°°: ... classes, live surgery and discussion groups
Thu, May 30: ... exam, gala dinner
Fri, May 31, 9°° – 11°°: ... diplomas, farewell