Wet Lab Courses & Special Workshop
Wet Lab Courses
Strengthen your hands-on ophthalmic skills by joining our wet lab! Limited seats will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.
Course Modules
| Cataract | ||
| CAT1_Phacoemulsification | February 6, 2026 | 14:00-15:00 |
| 15:00-16:00 | ||
| CAT2_Iris-Fixated IOLs | February 6, 2026 | 11:00-12:00 |
| 12:00-13:00 | ||
| CAT3_Scleral Fixated IOLs | February 6, 2026 | 10:00-11:00 |
| 11:00-12:00 | ||
| 12:00-13:00 | ||
| Cornea, Dry Eyes, External Eye Diseases and Eye Banking | ||
| CDE1_Penetrating Keratoplasty/KPro Artificial Cornea | February 7, 2026 | 10:00-11:00 |
| 11:00-12:00 | ||
| CDE2_DSAEK/DALK | February 7, 2026 | 10:00-11:00 |
| 14:00-15:00 | ||
| CDE4_DMEK | February 7, 2026 | 12:00-13:00 |
| 14:00-15:00 | ||
| CDE5_LASIK | February 5, 2026 | 16:00-17:00 |
| Glaucoma | ||
| GLA1_Trabeculectomy | February 5, 2026 | 10:00-11:00 |
| 11:00-12:00 | ||
| GLA2_Tube Shunts | February 5, 2026 | 10:00-11:00 |
| 11:00-12:00 | ||
| GLA3_iStent | February 5, 2026 | 11:00-12:00 |
| 12:00-13:00 | ||
| Refractive Surgery | ||
| REF1_Microkeratome LASIK | February 5, 2026 | 16:00-17:00 |
| 17:00-18:00 | ||
| REF2_Phakic IOL | February 5, 2026 | 16:00-17:00 |
| 17:00-18:00 | ||
| Retina (Surgical) | ||
| RSU1_Basic Vitrectomy Course | February 6, 2026 | 10:00-11:00 |
| 11:00-12:00 | ||
| 12:00-13:00 | ||
| RSU2_Advanced Vitrectomy Course: Retinal Detachment Repair With Endotamponade |
February 6, 2026 | 14:00-15:00 |
| 15:00-16:00 | ||
| RSU3_Advanced Vitrectomy Course: Phacofragmentation+Dropped IOL Retrieval |
February 7, 2026 | 12:00-13:00 |
| 14:00-15:00 | ||
| RSU4_Advanced Vitrectomy Course: Membrane Peeling | February 7, 2026 | 10:00-11:00 |
| 11:00-12:00 | ||
| RSU5_Scleral Buckle | February 6, 2026 | 15:00-16:00 |
| 16:00-17:00 | ||
* While each course may have multiple time slots, the Organizing Committee will allocate registered participants evenly among the slots.
Disclaimers:
- Please ensure your personal schedule permits attendance before booking, as fees are non-refundable once a reservation is made. The Congress Scientific Program schedule has been published by stages at https://2026.apaophth.org/program-schedule/.
- Prior online registration is required due to limited seating. On-site enrollment may be accommodated, subject to logistical arrangements and seat availability.
- Please arrive on time. Participants more than 15 minutes late forfeit their spots, which may be sold to onsite attendees.
You can purchase wet lab courses via your Congress System account under ‘Registration’ > ‘Wet Lab Courses’. Only delegates who have completed the Congress registration process will be able to access the ‘Wet Lab Courses’ tab.
Special Workshops
[APAO Research Workshop] Disruptive Innovations in Ophthalmology
Join us the day before the Congress begins for an inspiring exploration of transformative technologies in eye care. Organized by the APAO Research Standing Committee, this workshop brings together leading clinicians, researchers, and industry experts to discuss artificial intelligence, digital platforms, novel therapeutics, and surgical innovations poised to redefine ophthalmology.
- Pre-Congress Special
🗓️ February 4, 2026 (Wednesday)
🕐13:30–16:00🎤Session details and faculty lineup: available here.
🔓 Free Admission:Participation in this workshop is free of charge upon completion of Congress registration.
Secure your spot by Tuesday, January 20, 2026. Successful registrants will be notified within one week after the registration deadline.
LDP World Café: Speed Mentoring
An exclusive opportunity for young ophthalmologists to connect with globally renowned mentors from diverse subspecialties, fostering meaningful discussions in a relaxed setting on leadership development, career guidance, subspecialty insights, and personal growth.
🗓️ February 6, 2026 (Friday)
🕐14:30–16:00🎤Session details and mentor lineup: available here.
🔓 Free Admission: Participation in this workshop is free of charge upon completion of Congress registration.
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