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Cataract and Refractive Surgery

Skills Transfer from ECCE to Phaco: A Training Perspective

Invited
Date: October 02, 2026
Time: 10:45 AM - 12:15 AM
Venue: Function Room 3
Session Code: SY
Session Type: Symposium
This session highlights the foundational importance of other cataract extraction techniques in shaping proficient phacoemulsification surgeons. Leading experts discuss critical training pathways, including the continued relevance of ECCE and MSICS, surgical pitfalls and practical solutions for managing difficult cases.
Topics
1. Introduction
Time: 10:45 AM - 10:50 AM | Duration: 5 mins
2. Beyond Phaco: Why ECCE Still Matters
Time: 10:50 AM - 11:05 AM | Duration: 15 mins
3. Laying the Groundwork: The Role of MSICS Training in Shaping the Phaco Surgeon
Time: 11:05 AM - 11:20 AM | Duration: 15 mins
4. Pitfalls of Beginning MSICS Surgeons and Enabling Solutions: A Compilation of Difficult Cases and Success Stories
Time: 11:20 AM - 11:35 AM | Duration: 15 mins
5. Common Mistakes of the Beginning Phaco Surgeon
Time: 11:35 AM - 11:50 AM | Duration: 15 mins
6. Open Forum
Time: 11:50 AM - 12:15 PM | Duration: 25 mins