Step 2: Dry Lab, Wet Lab & Simulation Training

Step 2: Lab & Simulation Training

Cross the bridge between theory and live ocular surgery. Find guidance and resources for accessing and making the most of dry labs, wet labs, and simulation platforms, the gold standard in ophthalmic training. Select any of the international programs we support to get special rates and skip their waiting list.

The Core of Surgical Readiness

Confidence comes from repetition. Excellence in ophthalmology is built before the first real incision. This is your gateway to the most effective learning environments outside the operating room.

Risk-free Environment to Refine Critical Maneuvers

Practice essential ophthalmic surgery skills without the pressure of real patient risk.

Feedback-Rich Learning to Correct Technique Early

Receive immediate feedback to fine-tune your surgical technique and build confidence.

Build Muscle Memory Before Operating on Real Patients

Develop the muscle memory for smooth, precise performance in the OR.

Choose a Subspecialty

Oculoplastics/Eyelids

Cornea & Trauma

Cataract Surgery Training

Ophthalmology24 Bootcamp 2026

All-round ophthalmology hands-on course for practical surgical skills. Participants rotate through wet labs, dry labs and simulators. No lectures.

Dates: 24 October 2026
Duration: 1 day
Location: TBA, Germany

ESASO Cataract Surgery

Course

Basic course that covers the full spectrum of modern cataract surgery through lectures, live surgery, and hands-on labs, focusing on phaco techniques and complex case management.

Dates: 8-10 June 2026
Registration fee: 1500 CHF
Location: Lugano, Switzerland

iSCOPE Ophthalmic Wetlab Secondary IOL Implantation Techniques

Focuses on secondary IOL fixation, including the Yamane technique, flange technique, Artisan/Verisyse lenses.

Dates: 15-16 October 2026
Registration fee: €3500
Location: Prague, Czech Republic
Discount code: OPH24

Oftalmo University Europe
Advanced Cataract Course

Practice on Haag-Streit EyeSi® Simulators, Bioniko artificial eyes, and get access to the latest technology in simulation surgery.

Dates: Flexible
Duration: 1 week/2 weeks
Price: €3950 (Phase 1&2)
Location: Barcelona, Spain

MTS Alpine Phaco Camp

2026

A comprehensive 4-day introductory course, designed with step-by-step instructions to build a solid foundation in basic phaco.

Dates: 5-8 August 2026
Registration fee: €3060
Location: Ötztal in Tirol, Austria
Discount code: 5-off-ophta24

MTS Vienna Wetlab Course 2026 - Phaco

This course focuses on practical, hands-on surgical training in the wet labs. Machines, hand instruments, disposables are provided.

Dates: 15-19 November 2026
Registration fee: €3180
Location: Vienna, Austria
Discount code: 5-off-ophta24

MTS Ophthalmic Winter Academy 2026

Learn the basics of Phacoemulsification and p.p. Vitrectomy with practical hands-on surgery training in the MTS wetlabs.

Dates: 19-24 April 2026
Registration fee: €3960
Location: Schruns, Austria
Discount code: 5-off-ophta24

iSCOPE Ophthalmic Wetlab Cataract (Basic/Advanced)

Basic or advanced cataract training covering phacoemulsification techniques with expert mentors.

Dates: 14-17 October 2026
Registration fee: €3750
Location: Prague, Czech Republic
Discount code: OPH24

Vitreoretinal Courses

Ophthalmology24 Bootcamp 2026

All-round ophthalmology hands-on course for practical surgical skills. Participants rotate through wet labs, dry labs and simulators. No lectures.

Dates: 24 October 2026
Duration: 1 day
Location: TBA, Germany

MTS Alpine Vitrectomy Workshop 2026

A 3-day training covering theory, techniques for MIVS, vitrectomy, retinal detachment, as well as complication management.

Dates: 13-15 August 2026
Registration fee: €3360
Location: Ötztal, Austria
Discount code: 5-off-ophta24

MTS Ophthalmic Winter Academy 2026

Learn the basics of Phacoemulsification and p.p. Vitrectomy with practical hands-on surgery training in the MTS wetlabs.

Dates: 19-24 April 2026
Registration fee: €3960
Location: Schruns, Austria
Discount code: 5-off-ophta24

iSCOPE Ophthalmic Wetlab Vitrectomy Course

Focus on core vitrectomy techniques with hands-on practice using high-fidelity simulators and/or porcine eyes.

Dates: 14-16 October 2026
Registration fee: €3750
Location: Prague, Czech Republic
Discount code: OPH24

ESASO Surgical Retina Course

Advanced course by ESASO that provides an overview of contemporary vitreoretinal surgery, combining lectures and hands-on wet labs.

Dates: 17-19 June 2026
Registration fee: 1500 CHF
Location: Milan, Italy

MTS Vienna Wetlab
Course 2026 - Vitrectomy

Wet lab training covering basic surgical steps, virtual training, trauma and retinal detachment surgery and complication management.

Dates: 15-19 November 2026
Registration fee: €3480
Location: Vienna, Austria
Discount code: 5-off-ophta24

Glaucoma Training

Ophthalmology24 Bootcamp 2026

All-round ophthalmology hands-on course for practical surgical skills. Participants rotate through wet labs, dry labs and simulators.

No lectures.

Dates: 24 October 2026
Duration: 1 day
Location: TBA, Germany

MTS Glaucoma Summit Extreme 2026

Participants gain proficiency in trabeculectomy, MIGS and drainage device implantation using premium simulation models.

Dates: 27-29 August 2026
Registration fee: €2880
Location: Gurgl - Tirol, Austria
Discount code: 5-off-ophta24

Oculoplastic & Eyelids

Ophthalmology24 Bootcamp 2026

All-round ophthalmology hands-on course for practical surgical skills. Participants rotate through wet labs, dry labs and simulators. No lectures.

Dates: 24 October 2026
Duration: 1 day
Location: TBA, Germany

LidSummit Europe
Tirol 2026

Practical event with 30 stations to deepen expertise in aesthetic, reconstructive eyelid surgery and corneal suture-traumatic wound care.

Dates: 8-10 October 2026
Registration fee: €990-€3590
Location: Innsbruck, Austria

Refractive Surgery Training

Ophthalmology24 Bootcamp 2026

All-round ophthalmology hands-on course for practical surgical skills. Participants rotate through wet labs, dry labs and simulators. No lectures.

Dates: 24 October 2026
Duration: 1 day
Location: TBA, Germany

Cornea & Trauma

Ophthalmology24 Bootcamp 2026

All-round ophthalmology hands-on course for practical surgical skills. Participants rotate through wet labs, dry labs and simulators. No lectures.

Dates: 24-25 October 2026
Duration: 2 days
Location: TBA, Germany

iSCOPE Ophthalmic Wetlab DMEK/DSAEK

15 hours of wet lab training (work with human tissues) in DMEK, including graft preparation and implantation.

Dates: 15-16 October 2026
Registration fee: €3500
Location: Prague, Czech Republic
Discount code: OPH24

MTS Intensive Wetlab Days 2026

Practice ocular traumatology step by step at individual workstations. Emphasis on intensive wet lab exercises and individual support.

Dates: 19-22 August 2026
Registration fee: €3360
Location: Ötztal, Austria
Discount code: 5-off-ophta24

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