Eyelid, Corneal, Conjunctival & Scleral Surgery
Dr. Nunzio D'Anna
DVM, Med Vet, Dipl. ECVO
September 9–11, 2025 | Shanghai, China
Course Overview
Master microsurgical precision. Learn from the best. Practice with purpose.
This advanced-level ophthalmology course is designed for experienced veterinary clinicians aiming to elevate their surgical expertise in delicate ocular procedures. Led by renowned European College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists (ECVO) diplomate Dr. Nunzio D'Anna, the course blends essential theoretical learning with intensive hands-on training across three days.
Participants will operate in 2-person groups, each equipped with their own ophthalmic microscope, phacoemulsification unit, and surgical stations, ensuring an optimal training experience with individual feedback and abundant samples access.
What You'll Learn
· Advanced eyelid surgery: agenesis, entropion, ectropion, defects
· Surgical treatment of conjunctival disorders and nictitating membrane
· Corneal surgery techniques and trauma repair
· Conjunctival grafting: pedicle, rotational, bridge, hood, full-bulbar
· Scleral and limbar reconstruction procedures
· Theoretical and practical application of microsurgical tools and technologies
Why Join This Course?
✔ Small-group, intensive surgical training
✔ Over 5 samples per group to repeat each core surgical technique
✔ Direct mentoring by Dr. D’Anna
✔ Structured from theory to wet lab to ensure deep learning and confidence
✔ Ideal for veterinarians aiming to refine microsurgical skills in a realistic setting
Learning by Doing: Our Teaching Philosophy
· Individual microscopes and phaco units ensure true surgical immersion
· High-specimen availability allows multiple repetitions of core procedures
· Guided feedback throughout all sessions enhances confidence and retention
Curriculum
Day 1 · Full Day – Theory Only
● Ophthalmic instrumentation for eyelid, conjuntiva and corneal surgery
Surgeries of the eyelids
● Eyelid agenesis: Robert and Bistner technique
● Dystichiasis crioepilation
● Ectopic cilia en bloc removal by skin biopsy punch
● Surgical procedures for entropion, ectropion and or trichiasis
● Surgical procedures for eyelids defect after tumor removal or trauma
Surgeries of conjunctiva and nictitating membrane
● Conjuntival dermoid removal
● Treatment of symblepharon
● Conjuntival autografts to conjuntiva and cornea
● Tarsoconjuntival isolated graft
● Bulbar pedicle or rotational conjunctival graft
● Bridge grafts
● Hood grafts (180°)
● Complete bulbar grafts (360°)
● Bent cartilage repair
● Ripositioning of Prolapse nictitant membrane gland
● Third eyelid flap
● Nictitating membrane removal
Day 2 · Full Day – Theory & Wet Lab
Surgeries of cornea
● Corneal Dermoid removal
● Corneal epithelial inclusion cyst removal
● Corneoconjunctival or corneoscleral transposition
● BioSIS or amniotic membrane grafts
● Corneal laceration
● Iris prolapse
● Keratoleptynsis
● Fresh or cryopreserved corneal grafts
● Thermokeratoplasty
● Cross-linking
● Squamous cell carcinoma removal by diode laser (Emundo)
● Limbar or episcleral melanocytoma removal
● Scleral laceration repair
● Scleral staphyloma/coloboma repair
★ Workshop：surgeries of the eyelids
● Ectopic cilia en bloc removal by skin biopsy punch
● Surgical procedures for entropion, ectropion and or trichiasis
● Surgical procedures for eyelids defect after tumor removal or trauma
★ Day 3 · Full Day – Wet Lab
★ Workshop：Surgeries of conjunctiva and nictitating membrane
● Conjuntival autografts to conjuntiva and cornea
● Tarsoconjuntival isolated graft
● Bulbar pedicle or rotational conjunctival graft
● Bridge grafts
● Hood grafts (180°)
● Complete bulbar grafts (360°)
● Third eyelid flap
● Nictitating membrane removal
★ Workshop：surgeries of cornea
● Corneoconjunctival or corneoscleral transposition
● Corneal laceration
● Keratoleptynsis
● Thermokeratoplasty
● Scleral laceration repair
● Scleral staphyloma / coloboma repair
Instructor
Dr. Nunzio D'Anna
DVM, Med Vet, Dipl. ECVO
Ph.D., Veterinary Ophthalmology
ECVO diplomate
Founder of SeeVet
Former president of SOVI council
Former president of EVCO re-evaluation committee
Externship at New York's Animal Medical Center (1993 - 1994), focusing on emergency surgery and ophthalmology.
Worked as a private vet in Rome, Italy since 1995, specializing in ophthalmology.
Author of few scientific papers in ophthalmology and speaker in several meetings at national and international levels.
Private practitioner in Rome, Italy with an activity exclusively in veterinary ophthalmology
Payment Method
· Bank Transfer (CNY / EURO / USD / HKD)
· Alipay
Course Fee
Two Sessions Combined Registration | 18000 CNY |
Eyelid, Corneal, Conjunctival, Scleral Surgery | 8000 CNY |
Cataract, Lens Surgery | 15000 CNY |
Cancellation & Refund Policy
· More than 10 days before the course: 90% of the tuition will be refunded. Within 10 days before the course: Only 50% of the tuition will be refunded. Alternatively, your spot can be transferred to another participant.
· In case of course-related changes (e.g. rescheduling or venue change), a full refund can be requested. No additional compensation will be provided.
· Refunds are typically processed within one month. Thank you for your patience.
· If an invoice is required, please submit your request within 3 months after the course ends. Invoices must be issued within the same calendar year as the tuition payment. No refunds will be processed once an invoice has been issued.
