Wetlabs program

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If you have already registered for the congress and would like to register for one of the below sessions, please send an email to wgc-registration@mci-group.com .

Mastering Trabeculectomy

Thursday, June 29

8:30 - 10:00 CEST

Room H

Trabeculectomy is still considered as the gold standard of glaucoma surgery. This wetlab will highlight the key surgical tips to improve and optimize safety and outcomes

Hands on training: Practical Principles for XEN® Glaucoma Gel Implant

Thursday, June 29

10:30 - 12:00 CEST

Room H

This XEN® hands-on training is intended to provide ophthalmologists with high quality training. The aim of this XEN® drylab is to establish step-by-step hands-on training. This practical session is an important training tool as it offers a unique opportunity for the participants to learn and practice in a risk-free environment, without the risk of complications or failure, also allowing them the chance to execute the steps of an injection repeatedly.

Instructors will offer help and guidance to the participants throughout the session.

AbbVie provided the funding, artificial eyes and XEN® but had no further involvement.

BVI - Endoscopic CycloPhotocoagulation (ECP) and endoscopy wet lab

Thursday, June 29

13:30 - 15:30 CEST

Room H

In this 2 hour session, you will learn from world-renowned glaucoma specialists how this minimally invasive procedure can fit into your surgical treatment armamentarium. During the course you will learn about the versatility of ECP, with a focus on technique, patient selection and a rich history of clinical evidence. The hands-on wet lab will offer the unique opportunity to interact with the experts whilst gaining the skills to treat the ciliary process under direct visualization, as well as discover the important benefits of endoscopy.

Nonpenetrating deep sclerectomy

Friday, June 30

8:30 - 10:00 CEST

Room H

NPDS has been developped to be a safe alternative to traditional filtering glaucoma surgery. This wetlab will highlight the key skills to master in order to perform deep sclerectomy

Hands on training: Practical Principles for XEN® Glaucoma Gel Implant

Friday, June 30

10:30 - 12:00 CEST

Room H

This XEN® hands-on training is intended to provide ophthalmologists with high quality training. The aim of this XEN® drylab is to establish step-by-step hands-on training. This practical session is an important training tool as it offers a unique opportunity for the participants to learn and practice in a risk-free environment, without the risk of complications or failure, also allowing them the chance to execute the steps of an injection repeatedly.

Instructors will offer help and guidance to the participants throughout the session.

AbbVie provided the funding, artificial eyes and XEN® but had no further involvement.

ALCON - Hydrus Microstent – Delivering Confidence

Friday, June 30

13:30 - 15:00 CEST

Room H

This Wetlab delivers expert training and practical training in implementation procedures to gain confidence with Hydrus Microstent.

IRIDEX - MicroPulse Transscleral Laser Therapy - a non-incisional  glaucoma therapy  prior to, in conjunction with and following all other available glaucoma treatment options

Saturday, July 1

8:30 - 10:00 CEST

Room H

The theoretical part will explain the MicroPulse technology, the features of the devices involved and the consensus-based current guidelines on optimal dosimetry and patient selection for MicroPulse Transscleral Laser Therapy (TLT) based on a review of the literature and a Delphi method.

The hands-on part with the MicroPulse P3 probe will enable the participants to practice the proper sweep velocity and applicational technique to ensure optimal outcome as per the consensus by an International Glaucoma Expert panel.

Complications, nightmares and surgical catastrophes

Saturday, July 1

10:30 - 12:00 CEST

Room H

How to manage bleb nightmares including leaks, dysesthetic blebs, and scarred blebs. In this wetlab, you will learn different and complex techniques from seasoned surgeons including needling, Palmer sutures, and bleb revisions.

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