(MC5) MASTERING VITRECTOMY & OCT FOR THE CATARACT SURGEON
Thursday, 4 June 2026
11:00 – 12:30hrs
Hall A1, PEACH
This masterclass is tailored for the cataract surgeon, and aims to bridge the gap between the posterior segment and cataract surgery.
It will focus on management of vitreous loss during cataract surgery, covering both anterior and posterior approaches for anterior vitrectomy. It will also address the importance and relevance of macula OCT interpretation and offer tips on how this tool can be used to improve surgical outcomes and avoid poor IOL choices.
Course Faculty:
| Time | Topic | Speaker |
| 11:00 - 11:15hrs | Understanding Posterior Segment OCT: A must before every cataract surgery |
Nikolle TAN
Singapore |
| 11:15 - 11:30hrs | How to Recognise PCR Early and Understanding Your Machine |
Arup CHAKRABARTI
India |
| 11:30 - 11:45hrs | Limbal Vitrectomy: Understanding the principles |
Yodpong CHANTARSORN
Thailand |
| 11:45 - 12:00hrs | Pars Plana Vitrectomy: Is it for a cataract surgeon? |
Thanapong SOMKIJRUNGROJ
Thailand |
| 12:00 - 12:15hrs | IOL Fixation after Managing PCR: What is the best option |
Shail VASAVADA
India |
| 12:15 - 12:30hrs | Question & Answer |