Step 3: Hands-On Training in Ophthalmology

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.

Where Surgical Skills Come Alive

Nothing replaces live, tactile experience. The hands-on programs in ophthalmology include workshops, events, and intensive bootcamps, focused on surgical skill-building.

Cataract Surgery

Retina and Vitreous

Glaucoma Surgery

Cornea & Refractive Surgery

Oculoplastics/Eyelids

Strabismus

Cataracts Hands-On Training

Cataract @ PhacoTrainers
Egypt

Hands-on surgical training in cataract surgery, designed for both beginners and advanced learners.

Duration: Flexible

Flexible cases (3 to 10 cases per day)

Price: €175-€200 per case

Cataract @ PhacoHub
Egypt

A focused phaco course combining theory and hands-on training to help YOs gain skills and confidence in cataract surgery.

Duration: Flexible

Flexible cases

Price: $200 per case

Cataract @ CAOT
Egypt

Intensive hands-on training covering every surgical step, designed to build the skills needed for independent surgical practice.

Duration: 1 Week

Flexible cases

Price: 190$ (170€) per case

Cataract @ O.S.T.A
Egypt

Designed to equip participants with both foundational and advanced cataract surgery skills.

Duration: 1 or 2 Weeks

Over 50 cases per week

Coming Soon

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.

Duration: 1 to 4 weeks

15 to 100 cases total

Coming Soon

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.

Duration: Minimum 15 days (flexible)

30 cases total

Coming Soon

Retina & Vitreous Hands-On Courses

Retina @ PhacoTrainers
Egypt

Hands-on training for ophthalmologists looking to improve their vitreoretinal surgery skills.

Duration: Flexible

Up to 10 cases in 5 to 10 days

Price: €650-€750 per case

Retina @ CAOT
Egypt

An intensive hands-on course focused on retinal surgery techniques, training in scleral buckle and vitrectomy.

Duration: 1 Month

Flexible cases

Price: On Demand

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Vitreo-Retinal Training
@ PhacoHub, Egypt

Advance your skills in vitreoretinal surgery with the Fellowship program, which offers training in vitrectomy & related procedures.

Duration: Flexible

Flexible cases

Price: $700 per case

Vitreo-Retinal Course
@O.S.T.A, Egypt

Customizable program tailored to individual learning needs. Opportunities to build real-world surgical expertise in vitrectomy.

Duration: 1-4 weeks
From 5 to 20 cases per week

Coming Soon

Vitrectomy Course
@ Medical Training, Egypt

The course emphasizes proficiency in retinal diagnostics, fundus biomicroscopy, indirect ophthalmoscopy, and the use of retinal lasers.

Duration: Flexible
Flexible cases

Coming Soon

Glaucoma Hands-On Training

Glaucoma @ CAOT

Egypt

An immersive hands-on glaucoma course with step-by-step surgical training in trabeculectomy, trabeculotomy, and GATT.

Duration: 2 Weeks

Flexible cases

Price: On Demand

Cornea & Refractive Hands-On Training

Cornea @ PhacoTrainers
Egypt

Refractive and corneal surgery hands-on course in Egypt, led by renowned ophthalmic surgeons.

Duration: Flexible

3 to 5 cases per day

Price: €200-€350 per case

Refractive @ CAOT
Egypt

A one-week refractive surgery program combining in-depth theoretical instruction with practical hands-on training.

Duration: 1 Week

Flexible cases

Price: On Demand

LASIK/PRK
@PhacoHub, Egypt

Comprehensive LASIK & PRK training course blending in-depth theory, hands-on practice with live-surgery observation.

Duration: Flexible

Flexible cases

Price: $200 per case

FEMTO LASIK/SMILE @PhacoHub, Egypt

Master refractive surgery with hands-on FEMTO LASIK and SMILE training, combining expert-led theory and practical sessions.

Duration: Flexible

Flexible cases

Price: $450 per case

ICL & IPCL @PhacoHub, Egypt

The refractive program focuses on the mastery and practical application of ICL and IPCL.

Duration: Flexible

Flexible cases

Price: On demand

LASIK @ O.S.T.A.
Egypt

This course offers a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical, hands-on surgical training in LASIK.

Duration: Flexible

Coming Soon

LASIK/FEMTO LASIK
@ Medical Training, Egypt

Short-term program, designed for ophthalmologists aiming to begin offering common refractive procedures in their practice.

Duration: Flexible

Flexible cases

Coming Soon

Oculoplastics Hands-On

Oculoplastics @ PhacoTrainers, Egypt

Hands-on practice on cosmetic surgery, tear duct surgery, and eyelid repair, led by oculoplastic experts.

Duration: Flexible

Flexible cases

Price: €400-€550 per case

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Blepharoplasty @ PhacoHub, Egypt

Interested only in Blepharoplasty procedures? This is a great option to gain surgical experience in the field.

Duration: Flexible

Flexible cases

Price: $500-$1000 per case

Oculoplastics @ CAOT

Egypt

Practical training in oculoplastic surgery, covering all aspects of cosmetic and reconstructive eye surgery.

Duration: 1 Week

Flexible cases

Price: On Demand

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.

Duration: 1 to 3 weeks

15 to 20 cases total

Coming Soon

Strabismus Surgery Hands-On

Squint @ PhacoTrainers

Egypt

Hands-on surgical training course to correct the misalignment of the eyes.

Duration: Flexible

Up to 10 cases over 10 to 14 days

Price: €400

Strabismus @ CAOT

Egypt

This course is designed to offer a complete learning and surgical experience in all areas of strabismus management.

Duration: 2 Weeks

Flexible cases

Price: On Demand

Strabismus @ Medical Training, Egypt

Build your hands-on proficiency in both diagnosing and surgically managing squint patients under expert supervision.

Duration: 2 Weeks

10 cases total

Coming Soon

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