Corneal surgery
1. Requirement
- Specialist in ophthalmology
- Knowledge and application of common corneal diagnostic procedures at the level of the current EBO syllabus. In addition, a passed EBO exam is desirable.
2. Duration
3. Training catalogue
The decisive factors for the surgical cornea fellowship are the clear indication, the technical implementation and the adequate aftercare of all common corneal operations. This also includes basic immunological knowledge in the context of high-risk keratoplasty.
Literature:
- AAO 2017-2018 Basic and Clinical Science Course, Section 8: External diseases and cornea
- Ocular Surface Disease: Cornea, Conjunctiva and Tear Film Expert Consult – Online and Print; Edward J. Holland, Mark J. Mannis and W. Barry Lee; Book 2013
- Cornea Atlas; Expert Consult – Online and Print; 3rd edition; Jay Krachmer David A Palay; Book 2013
4. Catalogue of procedures to be performed (1st surgeon)
The following quantities of operations are to be aimed for in the 3 years of training:
| Subject area | OP numbers |
| Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty | 50 |
| Penetrating keratoplasty | 25 |
| Hot keratoplasty | 15 |
| Amniotic membrane transplantation | 25 |
| Treatment of penetrating injuries with corneal assessment | 15 |
| Cross-linking | 15 |
| Phototherapeutic keratectomy | 25 |
| Conjunctival surgery including tumor and pterygium excision | 40 |
| In total | 220 |
In addition, basic knowledge of corneal banking and 50 independent donor acquisitions must be demonstrated.
5. Requirements for the equipment and organisation of the centre
Absolutely necessary:
- Endothelial cell measuring device
- Scheimpflug tomography
- Emergency service 24/7
Optionally:
- Device for biomechanical evaluation of keratoconus
- Confocal microscope for in-vivo evaluation of complicated infectious keratides
- Anterior segment OCT
6. Application forms
Corneal Surgery Application Form Fellow
Corneal Surgery Application Form Mentor
Corneal Surgery Application Form Centers
