Step 3: Hands-On Training
Hands-on training in ophthalmology emphasizes high-impact learning with real-time feedback, translating theoretical knowledge into real-world surgical performance. Join live workshops to refine your ophthalmic surgery skills under the expert supervision of reputable eye surgeons.
Cataracts Hands-On Training
Cataract @ O.S.T.A
Egypt
Designed to equip participants with both foundational and advanced cataract surgery skills.​
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Duration: 1 or 2 Weeks
Over 50 cases per week
Phacoemulsification @ Medical Training, Egypt
A step-by-step program is designed to equip surgeons with the confidence and skills to perform phacoemulsification independently by the end of the course.
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Duration: 1 to 4 weeks
15 to 100 cases total
ECCE & SICS/MICS @ Medical Training, Egypt
This foundational program builds a strong surgical base before advancing to phaco. Participants will benefit from both didactic and hands-on training.
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Duration: Minimum 15 days (flexible)
30 cases total
Retina & Vitreous Hands-On Courses
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Vitreo-Retinal Course
@O.S.T.A, Egypt
Customizable program tailored to individual learning needs. Opportunities to build real-world surgical expertise in vitrectomy.​
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Duration: 1-4 weeks
From 5 to 20 cases per week
Vitrectomy Course
@ Medical Training, Egypt
The course emphasizes proficiency in retinal diagnostics, fundus biomicroscopy, indirect ophthalmoscopy, and the use of retinal lasers.​
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Duration: Flexible
Flexible cases
Cornea & Refractive Hands-On Training
LASIK @ O.S.T.A.
Egypt
This course offers a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical, hands-on surgical training in LASIK.
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Duration: Flexible​
​LASIK/FEMTO LASIK
@ Medical Training, Egypt
Short-term program, designed for ophthalmologists aiming to begin offering common refractive procedures in their practice.
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Duration: Flexible
Flexible cases
Oculoplastics Hands-On
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Oculoplastics @ Medical Training, Egypt
This mentor-guided program immerses participants in hands-on clinical and laboratory training, with a strong focus on surgical skill development.
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Duration: 1 to 3 weeks
15 to 20 cases total
Strabismus Surgery Hands-On
Strabismus @ Medical Training, Egypt
Build your hands-on proficiency in both diagnosing and surgically managing squint patients under expert supervision.​
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Duration: 2 Weeks
10 cases total
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