Wet Labs
Building upon the successful training initiatives at the APVRS 2025 Congress in Manila, we are pleased to announce the return of the hands-on Wet Lab program for the 19th APVRS Congress in Gold Coast.
These interactive courses provide a premium instructional environment designed to advance clinical proficiency and master modern vitreoretinal surgical techniques.
Program Coordinators & Faculty
Sessions are structured and overseen by a distinguished international faculty led by our senior program coordinators:
- Prof. Wai-Ching Lam
- Prof. Lawrence Lee
- Dr. Carlo Nasol
Course Structure & Curriculum
The 2026 program features two distinct, competency-based tracks designed to align with your current surgical experience.
| Course | Date & Schedule | Registration Fee | Target Audience & Core Focus |
| Basic Course | August 28, 2026 (Friday) • Session I: 09:00 – 12:00 • Session II: 14:30 – 17:30 | AUD 200 | Designed for early-career ophthalmologists and clinical fellows seeking to consolidate core vitreo-retinal competencies and foundational surgical maneuvers. |
| Advanced Course | August 29, 2026 (Saturday) • Session I: 09:00 – 12:00 • Session II: 14:30 – 17:30 | AUD 200 | Tailored for established, practicing vitreoretinal surgeons looking to refine techniques for highly complex and technically demanding surgical procedures. |
Registration Guidelines & Capacity Constraints
Important Notice: To maintain a strict instructor-to-trainee ratio and guarantee sufficient hands-on microscope time for each participant, seat capacity for all sessions is strictly capped.
Places are allocated strictly on a first-come, first-served basis. Delegates are encouraged to secure their preferred track and time slot during the early registration window.
Registration Process
How to Register:
- Visit the official APVRS 2026 Congress System: https://congress.2026.apvrs.org/#store
- Log into your congress registration portal to add your preferred Wet Lab session track and time slot.
Please Note: Upon confirmation of your registration, the Secretariat will contact you directly to select your top 3 preferred learning stations.
