Microsurgical Skills Short Course - November
Join the University of Sydney’s microsurgical course. Gain hands-on skills in periocular, cornea, and cataract surgery through online lectures and intensive wet labs. Enrol today.
Unlock your microsurgical potential in ophthalmology. Develop essential skills in periocular, cornea, and cataract surgery.
About the Course
Join the University of Sydney’s Short Course in Microsurgical Skills for Ophthalmology — a practical, hands-on training designed for medical residents, ophthalmic registrars, and junior doctors interested in advancing their surgical expertise.
This comprehensive program combines 10 hours of online lectures with a 3-day intensive practical workshop from 12 - 14 November at the Sight for Life Laboratory on the Sydney Hospital campus.
Why Enrol?
- Work with state-of-the-art equipment, including phacoemulsification machines and simulators
- Gain foundational surgical skills in periocular, skin and cataract procedures
- Learn from experienced consultants and senior registrars from Australia, New Zealand, and the UK
- Prepare for the evolving landscape of ophthalmic surgery with hands-on practice and mentorships
Note: from 2023, this course is compulsory for first-year ophthalmology registrar training.
Course Highlights
Basic Skills and Techniques
- Suturing and wound closure
- Corneal suturing and microsurgery setup
- Eye muscle attachment
- Periocular anaesthesia and injections
Surgical Procedures & Practice
- Eyelid procedures: lateral canthotomy, tarsorrhaphy, lid repair
- Periocular draping and sterile technique
- Cataract surgery: capsulorrhexis, phacoemulsification, IOL insertion
- Hands-on with EyeSi Cataract Simulator
Intensive Wet Labs & Workshops
- Cadaveric surgical practice
- Traction suture techniques
- Simulated cataract surgery and techniques to minimise hand tremor
Secure your spot. Develop confidence, refine your surgical skills, and stay current with modern ophthalmology techniques.
Course Delivery Method
Face to face. Ten hours of on-line lectures which must be reviewed before attending the face-to-face course.
Learning Outcomes
- -Perform basic suturing, eyelid repairs, and periocular injections
- -Set up microscopes and handle surgical instruments with confidence
- -Conduct cataract procedures, including capsulorrhexis and IOL insertion
- -Use advanced simulation tools to refine microsurgical skills
- -Demonstrate proper sterile technique and surgical posture
- -Build confidence to perform ophthalmic surgeries and techniques safely
Additional Info
For terms and conditions, please view here.
| Course fees |
| Standard |
$3500
|
| RANZCO Trainee |
$2975 |