Ophthalmology24

10/06/2026

Practicing capsulorhexis on eye models is great, but it's not always the most affordable option for practicing at home. 👁️

Setting up a DIY dry lab is easier than you may think and you can use household items to train on:

1) Peelable fruits
2) Foil & tape
3) Aluminum foil

On our accounts, you will find multiple videos where we show you how to practice your technique without breaking the bank.

Yes, these household items may not provide the most realistic experience, unlike professional eye models, but they are a good place to start if you are a beginner. 🧑‍⚕️

Learn more about how to set up a Capsulorhexis Dry Lab at home in our article:

Mastering capsulorhexis is key to safe and efficient cataract surgery. This ultimate home drylab guide shows you how to build your skills with affordable tools, household models like grapes and foil, and structured video-based learning. This is the first step towards your surgical training and with....

03/06/2026

June is Cataract Awareness Month. 👁️ The emphasis of the awareness campaigns is on recognizing cataract symptoms, understanding treatment options, and reassuring patients about the safety and effectiveness of cataract surgery. 🧑‍⚕️

03/06/2026

👁️ Fireworks Eye Safety awareness happens right on time, in the weeks leading up to summer celebrations in the US. The focus is on preventing eye injuries related to fireworks and emphasizing how eye trauma from fireworks can lead to permanent blindness. 🧑‍⚕️

Here are a few helpful resources on the topic to share with your patients:

✅ Everything About Fireworks Eye Safety: https://www.ophthalmology24.com/fireworks-eye-safety
✅ First-Aid Tips for Fireworks Eye Injury: https://www.ophthalmology24.com/fireworks-eye-injury-first-aid
✅ Types of Eye Injury by Fireworks: https://www.ophthalmology24.com/types-of-eye-injury-by-fireworks

02/06/2026

June is packed with opportunities to learn, connect, and grow in ophthalmology. 👁️

👉 Explore the list of the major local and international ophthalmology conferences in 2026 in our free eBook: https://www.ophthalmology24.com/ebooks-and-materials/ophthalmology-conferences-2026

27/05/2026

A whole new, different format for YOs' surgical training, brought to you by Ophthalmology24. 👁️ Rotate and train in all available labs, practice on a simulator and even challenge your skills for prizes. No lectures.

Join the waiting list for Ophthalmology24 Bootcamp now to:

1) Get a notification via email when the ticket sale starts
2) Get a 24h head start to secure your spot in the course (before we announce it to people not on the waiting list)

The available slots for the Bootcamp are limited to 60 participants. ⌛

🔗 https://www.ophthalmology24bootcamp.com/waitinglist

Joining the waiting list does not guarantee you a ticket for the training. Only purchased tickets are valid tickets. Ticket sale will start in June.

The price for the course will be €1,000.

20/05/2026

Have you heard about the Ophthalmology24 Bootcamp? 👁️ Learn more by visiting the link in our bio!

Registration opens soon. We can only offer spots for 60 attendees. 👩🏻‍⚕️

Join the waiting list to be among the first to know when the sale starts and better your chances at securing a spot at the all-round practical event for YOs in Europe!

➡️ Attendance fee: €1,000

Includes access to all six training labs (Glaucoma, Cataract, Oculoplastics, Ocular Trauma, Cornea and Surgical Challenge) on a rotation basis, with approximately 1 hour at each lab.



PS: We are also looking for mentors and sponsors, so if you think you are the right fit, send us a message!

18/05/2026

JOIN THE WAITING LIST for the Ophthalmology24 Bootcamp! ⌛

People on the waiting list will get a notification and opportunity to book tickets 24h before we officially announce the ticket sale. 🤫

PRICE: €1,000
>> Includes access to all the training labs - Cataract, Glaucoma, Cornea, Trauma, Oculoplastics and Surgeon Challenge with simulators. Each participant will get approximately 1 hour to practice per each lab. 👁️

Ophthalmology24 Bootcamp offers basic training with dry labs and simulation for beginner surgeons, residents in their last years of training and young ophthalmologists.

Joining the waiting list is free and does not reserve you a spot for the Bootcamp, only gives you access to the early bird sale. ✅

Slots are limited to 60 attendees. 👩🏻‍⚕️

PS: We are also looking for experienced Mentors. Send us a DM if you want to join us for the Bootcamp as an educator!

13/05/2026

We are trying to pull off an all-rounder practical ophthalmology training and we need your help! 👁️ Let us know what the little and not-so-little things are that make an ophthalmic course worth it to you?

Our team will take your suggestions into consideration for the upcoming Ophthalmology24 Bootcamp 2026, which is set to take place on 24 October in Düsseldorf, Germany! Stay tuned.

Looking forward to getting your answers.

02/05/2026

The focus on Healthy Vision Month is on encouraging regular eye examinations. Campaigns highlight protecting vision at all ages, managing screen time and raising awareness about common eye problems and preventable vision loss. 👁️

26/04/2026

What would you do differently if you could go back in time to the beginning of your ophthalmology training? Open discussion.