Eye diseases that require surgical intervention require up-to-date knowledge of physicians so that they are able to use the latest tools in the field"

This postgraduate diploma in Macula, Retina and Vitreous Surgery aims to provide ophthalmologists and retinologists with superior education in this field so that they are able to perform successful ocular interventions, improving the visual health of their patients. 

To this end, the program includes a very complete education in surgery, a fundamental discipline for the students. In this way, all the material options that are essential today are described, giving a tour of the material needed for both scleral surgery and vitrectomy and ending with the latest 3D microscope technology, which will dominate surgery in the coming years. 

In addition, comprehensive education on retinal detachment, which is the pathology par excellence in the surgery of retinal diseases, is shown. Its treatment is surgical in any of its varieties and, therefore, in this postgraduate diploma, all the possible techniques for the treatment of this disease are studied in depth, from the application of laser with its possibilities and characteristics, through scleral surgery and ending with vitrectomy.

In short, students will have detailed information on the most necessary aspects for the surgical treatment of the main ocular pathologies that require surgical intervention, in order to have detailed knowledge of the most appropriate procedures for each one of them. 

The postgraduate diploma has a teaching staff specialized in ocular pathology and surgery, who contribute both their practical experience in their day-to-day work in private practice and their long experience in teaching at national and international level. In addition, it has the advantage of being a 100% online educational program, so students can decide from where to study and at what time to do it. Therefore, they will be able to flexibly self-direct their study hours.

This postgraduate diploma is the best option you can find to increase your knowledge in ocular disease and give a plus to your professional career"

This postgraduate diploma in Macula, Retina and Vitreous Surgery contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:

• The development of clinical cases presented by experts in ocular pathology and surgery
• The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• The presentation of practical workshops on procedures and techniques
• An algorithm-based interactive learning system for decision-making in the clinical situations presented throughout the course
• Action protocols and clinical practice guidelines, which cover the most important latest developments in this specialist field
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• Special emphasis on test-based medicine and research methodologies
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

This postgraduate diploma is the best investment you can make in education to update your knowledge in Macula, Retina and Vitreous Surgery

The teaching staff includes a team of prestigious urologists, who bring their experience to this educational program, as well as renowned specialists from leading scientific societies.

Its multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will allow professionals to learn in a contextual and situated learning environment, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive specialization for real situations.

The design of this program focuses on problem-based learning, through which professionals must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the academic year. To do so, they will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned experts in Macula, Retina and Vitreous Surgery, with extensive teaching experience.

This 100% online postgraduate diploma will allow you to study from anywhere in the world. All you need is a computer or mobile device with an internet connection"

Our innovative teaching methodology will allow you to study as if you were dealing with real cases, and therefore increasing your education"

The postgraduate diploma in Macula, Retina and Vitreous Surgery is oriented to facilitate the performance of healthcare professionals with the latest advances and most innovative treatments in the sector.

This program will both bring a sense of confidence to your daily healthcare activities and help you grow professionally"

General Objectives

• Provide students with the highest level of knowledge in the world of retina, macula and vitreous surgery
• Enhance your understanding of vitrectomies associated with complications of anterior pole surgeries
• Obtain detailed knowledge of surgery in diabetic patients, as well as surgical techniques applicable to endophthalmitis and virus retinitis
• Obtain a comprehensive and in-depth knowledge of all aspects of retinal detachment treatment
• Learn all about surgery for myopia, the most common diseases of the macula and ocular trauma
• Learn the latest surgical techniques

Specific Objectives

Module 1. Introduction to Retinal Surgery, Vitrectomy Arising from Complications of Anterior Pole Surgery, Surgery on Diabetic Patients, Endophthalmitis and Viral Retinitis

• Know the instruments and different therapeutic alternatives for retinal surgery
• Study basic vitrectomy techniques
• Know how to identify surgical techniques to resolve complications arising from cataract surgery
• Further develop knowledge of the surgical techniques necessary to resolve complications arising from glaucoma surgery
• Learn how to do a diagnostic biopsy
• Have knowledge of surgery for the treatment of diabetes mellitus, surgical management of endophthalmitis, surgical treatment of virus retinitis, and intravitreal drugs and their concentrations

Module 2. Comprehensive Treatment for Retinal Detachment

• Know the basic and exploratory principles of retinal detachment
• Learn the principles of surgery for the treatment of retinal detachment
• Know how to perform scleral surgery applicable to retinal detachment
• Learn the principles of surgery for the treatment of retinal detachment
• Know the alternative methods for the treatment of retinal detachment
• Learn about retinal detachment vitrectomy
• Know the complex techniques for the treatment of retinal detachment
• Understand the complications of retinal detachment treatment

Module 3. Surgery for High Myopia. Surgery in Diseases of the Macula. Surgical Techniques in Ocular Trauma. Latest Surgical Techniques

• Know about restorative surgery associated with high myopia
• Acquire the surgical techniques applicable to the main diseases of the macula, such as macular hole, epiretinal membranes or vitreomacular traction syndromes
• Study surgical techniques for the repair of ocular trauma
• Learn about other surgical techniques for the treatment of specific retinal pathologies, such as Terson's syndrome, macular translocation, artificial vision, or surgical techniques for the repair of choroidal detachments

Our goal is to achieve academic excellence and to help you achieve it too”