TECH offers you the latest advances in Oculoplasties through this very complete program, with which in only 12 months you will have perfected your medical skills in a guaranteed way”

The fantastic results obtained from the increasingly successful and specialized practice of Oculoplasties Surgery have made it possible to intervene in the correction of problems of the periocular facial structures of millions of patients. Thanks to this, nowadays it is possible to count on techniques and treatments for the recovery of the function of the eye and its annexed structures, having a remarkable influence, not only in the increase of the visual quality of the person, but also in his daily life.

However, it is a field in continuous evolution and expansion, which is why specialists in this branch of ophthalmology must be continually updating their knowledge and implementing the latest techniques in their practice.
In order to facilitate this task, TECH and its team of experts in Oculoplasties Surgery have developed this professional master’s degree, which includes 1,500 hours of the best theoretical and practical content in the university sector. It is a dynamic, exhaustive program, adapted to the latest evidence in this field of medicine, with which the graduate will be able to get up to date in less than a year, acquiring a deep and quality knowledge of this subspecialty.

The syllabus will delve into the most relevant aspects of surgery, as well as palpebral malposition, eyelash malposition and dystonia, with special emphasis on the specific management of this type of patients. It will also delve into ptosis, its diagnosis and treatment, while allowing the specialist to know in detail the latest scientific evidence related to reconstructive surgery and pathologies of the lacrimal pathways.

All this through a 100% online program that also includes hundreds of hours of additional high quality material: complementary readings, research articles, dynamic summaries of each unit, detailed videos, images and real clinical cases. In this way, the graduates will be able to focus on those aspects they consider most relevant for the improvement of their medical skills. In addition, its convenient format, without timetables and accessible from any device with an internet connection, will allow you to keep up to date with total guarantee in a way that is compatible with your professional and personal life.

A 100% online program designed by experts in Oculoplasties Surgery and aimed at professionals who, like you, are continually seeking to offer an even better medical service to their patients”

This professional master’s degree in Oculoplasty, Tear Ducts and Orbit contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:

• The development of case studies presented by Ophthalmology experts
• The graphic, schematic, and practical contents which provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used to improve learning
• Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies 
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

Among the most frequent consultations in Ophthalmology, palpebral malpositions stand out. With this program you will learn in detail the most effective methods of intervention and treatment of the moment”

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the sector who contribute their work experience to this educational program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.

Its multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide an immersive education programmed to learn in real situations.

The design of this program focuses on Problem-Based Learning, by means of which the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that are presented throughout the academic course. For this purpose, the student will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned experts.

A program that will give you an in-depth understanding of the anatomical considerations to be taken into account when treating a patient with involutional periobital changes"

The perfect program to update your knowledge related to periocular and orbital anatomy is right in front of you. Don't let it pass you by"

This professional master’s degree has been designed by TECH with the objective that the specialist has access to the latest and most comprehensive information related to Oculoplasties Surgery and its intricacies. In this way, and through the use of the most sophisticated and modern academic tools of the university sector, you can update and expand your knowledge in a guaranteed way, while improving your professional skills, implementing the most effective techniques and strategies of intervention of this subspecialty of ophthalmology.

For any medical professional, knowing the latest news in their specialty is a complex task. TECH has worked for you to reach this goal in a guaranteed way and in less time than you think”

General Objectives

• Delve into the anatomy and physiology of the eyelids, orbit and lacrimal ducts
• Know in detail the physiology of the eyelids, orbit and lacrimal ducts and their functions
• Know in depth the latest exploratory techniques for consultation, for its application in the clinic
• Know the management of the pre-surgical patient, with emphasis on the management of the coagulated or antiaggregate patient
• Handle the techniques and drugs of local and truncal anesthesia in Oculoplasties, as well as basic concepts about general anesthesia
• In-depth knowledge of eyelid and eyelashes malpositioning diseases, their diagnosis and clinical management
• Delve into the knowledge of the periocular anatomy, the evolutionary changes due to aging and the novelties about its aesthetic and surgical medical approach
• Study in depth the diagnosis, management and treatment of the different types of eyelid ptosis
• Manage the diagnosis of benign and malignant lesions of the eyelids, as well as palpebral and periocular reconstruction techniques
• Know in depth the physiology and function of the lacrimal pathway, as well as the diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting the lacrimal system
• Study orbital pathology from the anatomical basis to the understanding of vascular and tumor pathologies, with emphasis on their diagnosis and differential diagnosis
• Have a deep knowledge of the inflammatory pathology of the orbit and its treatment, delving into the treatment, more specifically in the new immunological treatments and the multidisciplinary approach of these pathologies

Specific Objectives 

Module 1. Aspects in Oculoplastic Surgery 

• Know in depth the periocular and orbital anatomy, the lacrimal duct, nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses, as well as facial anatomy
• Know how to identify the innervation and irrigation of the periocular area
• Learn how to mark the skin to improve the scars generated by incisions
• Know the main drugs used in anesthetic infiltration
• Learn the wide range of surgical material available in our surgical practice
• Acquire a broad knowledge of the preoperative management of the anticoagulated/anti-aggregation patient

Module 2. Palpebral Malposition, Eyelash Malpositions and Dystonia in Ophthalmology

• Know the etiology of ectropion: involutional, cicatricial and paralytic
• Acquire a broad knowledge on the management of involutional and cicatricial entropion
• Learn about the management and treatment of distichiasis and trichiasis
• Have an in-depth knowledge of facial musculature and the different dystoniasis in ophthalmology

Module 3. Periorbital Involutional Changes and Periocular Aesthetics

• Learn about palpebral surgery planning/counseling
• Obtain a complete knowledge of eyebrow ptosis and the direct and indirect browplasty procedure via endoscopy
• Learn upper and lower blepharoplasty exploration and surgical technique
• Learn in depth the uses and complications of CO2 laser
• Learn about the types of periocular fillers available, as well as the advantages and complications derived from their use
• Understand how botulinum toxin works, its applications and the complications derived from its application
• Obtain an in-depth knowledge of the new paradigms of periocular aesthetics

Module 4. Ptosis, Diagnosis and Treatment

• Learn how to perform a correct examination and diagnosis of palpebral ptosis
• Know in depth the different etiologies involved in aponeurotic ptosis: senile, congenital, hereditary, as well as those associated with blepharophimotic syndrome, contact lens use or thyroid orbitopathy
• Understand congenital and acquired myogenic ptosis: myasthenia gravis, myotonic dystrophy, CPEO, etc
• Delve into the diagnosis and identification of pseudoptosis
• In-depth knowledge of the different techniques of aponeurosis reinsertion
• In-depth knowledge of the different techniques of resection and folding of the levator aponeurosis
• Delve into the techniques of direct and indirect frontalis muscle suspension

Module 5. Benign/Malignant Palpebral Lesions and Reconstructive Surgery

• Know the anatomy of the skin and periocular appendages
• Delve into the differential diagnosis of palpebral lesions
• Learn to identify the main benign/malignant tumors of the epidermis and skin appendages, as well as pigmented lesions and other less frequent tumors (vascular, lymphoid, etc.)
• Have a thorough knowledge of the most commonly used biopsy techniques. Mohs Surgery. Cold Biopsy
• Delve into the repair of anterior lamella defects and management of facial skin grafts
• Understand the fundamentals of the main techniques for repair of full-thickness defects of less than 50%, between 50% and 75% and greater than 75%

Module 6. Tear Ducts

• Know in depth the anatomy and physiology of the lacrimal duct
• Learn how to explore the lacrimal ducts by permeability tests in the office and/or by complementary imaging tests
• Know the diagnosis and treatment of lacrimal punctal obstruction
• Technique of punctaplasty
• Learn how to diagnose and treat lower lacrimal duct obstruction. Endonasal RCD and external RCD
• Know the diagnosis and treatment of canalicular obstruction. CDCR
• Tubes. Complications
• Know how to detect infectious and inflammatory pathology of the lacrimal duct: canaliculitis, acute dacryocystitis, inflammatory disease of the lacrimal punctum
• Identify lacrimal sac tumors for a correct treatment and better prognosis
• Learn the main congenital malformations of the lacrimal duct and their association with systemic diseases and syndromes

Module 7. Palpebral and Orbital Trauma. Orbital Examination

• Understand how to perform a complete examination of the trauma patient and which complementary tests to request in each case
• Acquire a broad knowledge of the management, exploration and surgical technique for the repair of palpebral lacerations with or without involvement of the lacrimal pathway
• Learn how to handle fractures of the orbital floor and other fractures of the rest of the orbital walls (medial, lateral, superior)
• Know how to diagnose other complex fractures of the orbit, as well as orbital foreign bodies, orbital compartment syndrome, traumatic optic neuropathy or traumatic muscle contusion

Module 8. Inflammatory and Infectious Diseases of the Orbit

• Learn how to perform a thorough examination of the orbit
• Delve into the differential diagnosis of proptosis
• Understand the etiology, clinical, diagnosis and classification of thyroid orbitopathy. Mild/moderate/severe. Active/inactive
• Obtain a thorough knowledge about the medical treatment of thyroid orbitopathy
• Know the different rehabilitative surgical techniques for thyroid orbitopathy
• Delve into the specific inflammatory diseases of the orbit; granulomatosis, sarcoidosis, Wegener's disease
• Delve into Ig4-related disease
• Know the main infectious diseases of the orbit: preseptal cellulitis, orbital cellulitis, mucormycosis, etc

Module 9. Tumor and Orbital Vascular Pathology. Surgical approach of the orbit

• Delve into benign neoplasms of vascular origin: capillary and intraosseous hemangioma, etc
• Know the different benign neoplasms of neural origin: swchanoma, neurofibroma, NW meningioma, glioma
• Learn about other benign lesions of the orbit and lacrimal glands
• Understand the most frequent primary malignant lesions: lymphoma, rhabdomyosarcoma, etc
• Delve into the knowledge of the different vascular malformations of the orbit
• Learn how to choose the most appropriate surgical approach for each case

Module 10. Anophthalmic Cavity

• Assess the monophthalmic patient
• Have a deep knowledge of the orbital anatomy in order to perform surgical techniques such as evisceration, enucleation or exenteration
• Know the different types of synthetic orbital implants available
• Learn how to use autologous material/dermal fat grafting
• Understand the diagnosis and treatment of anophthalmic syndrome: enophthalmos and sinking of the upper eyelid
• Learn how to assess and surgically treat the retracted anophthalmic orbit
• Learn how to evaluate the anophthalmic cavity in the pediatric age

The vast majority of physicians seeking such educational programs have very high expectations. That's why TECH and its team work conscientiously in each program to exceed them”