Welcome to the Ultimate Cataract Surgery Learning Experience
Are you ready to push the boundaries of your surgical expertise? Deep Dive into IOLs is a one-of-a-kind course designed for both trainees and early career surgeons across the UK who are eager to refine their skills and gain insights from our expert faculty. This immersive, high-impact event will take you beyond the basics and into the depths of cataract surgery .
Join us for a day of expert-led, hands-on learning, where you will:
- Learn about what makes a “good” IOL platform and how to evaluate it
- Discover ow each optical category works, how to use it, and how to customise binocularly
- Find out about getting the best outcomes: practice workflow and execution
- Troubleshooting and the unhappy patient: dysphotopsias
Limited Spaces Available – Register Now for Free!
- Thursday 18th June 2026
- University of Hull, Cottingham Road Hull. HU6 7RX
This exclusive opportunity is completely free, but spaces are limited and filling fast. Don’t miss out—secure your spot today!
Dive Plan: Your Descent to Surgical Excellence
Our expert faculty, known as The Dive Masters, are renowned cataract surgeons dedicated to sharing their experience and techniques to help you navigate even the most complex cases.
Session 1: Fundamentals: Optics and IOL Design
What makes a “good” IOL platform and how to evaluate it
Core optics that matter clinically (image quality, aberrations, depth of focus/range of vision concepts)
IOL design fundamentals (material, edge design, haptics, centration/tilt tolerance, platform stability)
How to appraise evidence vs marketing claims
Interactive: “Evaluate the platform” mini-cases + group rubric scoring
Session 2: IOL Optical Categories and Binocular Strategy
How each category works, how to use it, and how to customise binocularly
Monofocal: indications, targeting strategies, monovision basics
Enhanced monofocal (monofocal plus): design intent, realistic expectations, ideal candidates
EDOF: mechanism families, selection, expected trade-offs
Multifocal/trifocal: selection discipline, contraindications, counselling essentials
Toric overlay across categories: when to choose toric, key principles for stability and axis planning
Same-lens both eyes vs mix-and-match vs binocular customisation frameworks
Interactive: case-based “choose the category + binocular plan” table exercise
Recognising and managing this rare but catastrophic event—immediate actions and stabilisation techniques that can save the eye.
Session 3: Getting the Best Outcomes: Practice Workflow and Execution
Systems that deliver predictable results and scalable premium outcomes
Pre-op pathway: ocular surface optimisation, measurement quality gates, anatomy-based planning approach
Decision workflow for selecting category + toric + target refraction+setting patient expectations
Team roles and standard operating workflow (clinic, biometry, counselling, consent, postop)
Reducing variability: checklists, templates, decision support (including CustomLens as one option)
Interactive: build a “premium pathway” workflow for a sample practice + failure-point audit
Session 4: Troubleshooting and the Unhappy Patient
Dysphotopsias, residual error, and “perfect surgery, unhappy patient” scenarios
- Mechanisms behind glare/halos/starbursts and negative dysphotopsia
- Stepwise diagnostic pathway (history → refraction → surface → centration/tilt → capsule/PCO → retina)
- Management ladder: reassurance/time vs surface optimisation vs optical fixes vs laser vs rotation/exchange strategies
- Restoring satisfaction: counselling resets and realistic rescue planning
- Interactive: “Case Court”
The Dive Masters – Meet Your Faculty
Our expert faculty, known as The Dive Masters, are renowned cataract surgeons dedicated to sharing their experience and techniques to help you navigate even the most complex cases.
Magdalena Edington
London
Sid Goel
East Yorkshire
Pei-Fen Lin
London
Milind Pande
East Yorkshire
These esteemed surgeons bring a wealth of knowledge, hands-on expertise, and a commitment to advancing cataract surgery training.
Venue & Logistics Details
This exclusive opportunity is completely free, but spaces are limited and filling fast. Don’t miss out—secure your spot today!
- University of Hull, Cottingham Road Hull. HU6 7RX
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Registration Process & Confirmation
- How to Register: Click on the registration link and complete the sign-up form.
- Confirmation: You will receive an email confirmation with further details.
- Pre-event Information: A reminder email with the final agenda and preparation tips will be sent a few days before the event.
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Contact & Support Information
This exclusive Deep Dive into Cataract Surgery course is offered at no cost, but spaces are strictly limited. Register today and take your surgical expertise to the next level!
For queries, contact us:
- sharon@visionsurgery.co.uk
- 07968 737924
- Thursday, 12th June 2025
- University of Hull, Cottingham Road Hull. HU6 7RX
