Advanced mini-Fellowship in Refractive Surgery. (Module1/Theoretical)
The Centre for Training and Lifelong Learning (K.E.DI.VI.M) of the University of Crete organises course with title : Advanced mini-Fellowship in Refractive Surgery. (Module1/Theoretical)
Τhe programme will be conducted by Asynchronous Distance Learning.
Scientific Director : Ioannis Pallikaris
Αcademic coordinator : Sophia Panagopoulou
Advanced mini-Fellowship in Refractive Surgery. (Module1Theoretical)
Applications open until 31/12/2026
Sustainable Development Goals
- 1 Description
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In ophthalmology, refractive surgery is used to correct the refractive errors of an eye and decrease or eliminate the dependency of glasses or contact lenses. This can include various methods of surgical reshaping of the cornea, lens implantation or lens replacement.
The thorough and scientific preoperative evaluation is one of the most important parameters for the success of a refractive operation. The goal of every refractive surgeon is optimum refractive outcomes.
The increasing demand of high edge technology increases the necessity for highly skilled eye professionals.
In our days the optimization of the whole refractive procedure with targeted use of high edge diagnostic technology is mandatory for successful refractive outcomes.
The Laboratory was founded by Em. Professor of Ophthalmology I. Pallikaris and is one of the most renowned ophthalmology research centers in Greece with international distinctions and activity.
The course offers a range of the latest advanced technologies and methods in refractive surgery optimization, through meticulous presentations from eminent scientists in refractive surgery.
The knowledge that will be provided is on advances in refractive surgery techniques and especially on a better understanding of how the target refraction matches the patients’ needs, with emphasis on Psycho-physiological aspects of the vision.
Additionally, new technologies will be presented for the optimization of the surgical results by means of scientific interpretations and customization according to the patients’ needs, satisfaction, and visual disturbances. The course offers ophthalmologists, optometrists, and vision scientists the possibility
to explore improved methods in diagnosis, correction, and postoperative evaluation in the field of refractive surgery.
Who it is aimed at
Ophthalmologists, Optometrists and Vision Scientists
Participation cost for Module 1 : 500 Euros
Participation cost for Module 2 will be anounced.
- 2 Content
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Teaching modules Duration of teaching modules (hours) - Anatomic and physiological aspects of vision related to refractive surgery.
6 - Patient evaluation / Diagnostic tools for the assessment of the refractive stage of the eye.
6 3. Laser Technology and techniques 9 - Non-Laser techniques
6 - Special cases
4 Total hours 31 - 3 Scientific Coordinator
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I. Pallikaris
- 4 Trainers
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Oshama Al Hasani
Ophthalmologist
Renato Ambrosio Jr.
Professor in Ophthalmologist
Efecan Coskunseven
Ophthalmologist
PhD
Burkhard Dick
Professor in ophthalmology
Oliver Findl
Professor in Ophthalmology
Harilaos Ginis
Physisist
PhD
John Kanellopoulos
Ophthalmologist
PhD
Vardhaman Kankariya
Ophthalmologist
Stephen Klyce
Professor of Ophthalmology and Anatomy/Cell Biology
Dimitrios Kyroudis
Ophthalmologist
PhD
Artemis Matsou
Ophthalmologist
Marguerite Mc Donald
Professor in Ophthalmology
Ken Nischal
Professor in Ophthalmology
Aris Pallikaris
Biomedical Engineering
PhD
Ioannis Pallikaris
Emeritus Professor in University of Crete
PhD
Sophia Panagopoulou
Physicist, Medical School Faculty, EDIP
PhD
Sotiris Plainis
Optometrist
PhD
Dimitra Portaliou
Ophthalmologist
PhD
Olga Rozanova
Ophthalmologist
PhD
Joe Wakil
MD
PhD
Sonia YOO
Professor in Ophthalmology
Participation fee
500 €
Teaching Hours
300
Start Date
31/12/2026
Duration
5 months
ECVET
12
Scientific Coordinator
Applications until
31/12/2026
Information & Registration
kedivim@uoc.gr