Summary of the 2018 Congress
February 12, 2021
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Some of the images from the successful 2018 Glaucoma Congress held in Madrid
Official Program
Glaucoma Surgery Course 2026
January 29-31 | Madrid, Spain
Thursday, January 29 | BLOCK 1
Headquarters: eSalúdate Madrid (Av. Manoteras 22)WET LAB: FILTER SURGERY, MIGS AND TUBES
16:00 - 19:30
Exclusive practical session for 30 registered participants.
3 ESTACIONES WETLAB
- PASOS COMUNES EN FILTRANTE (TRABE/EPNP)
- GONIOLENTE Y CIRUGÍA ANGULAR
- DISPOSITIVOS DE DRENAJE (NOVEDAD eyePlate-S)
Friday, January 30th
Mutua Madrileña Auditorium (Castellana 33)FUNDAMENTALS
Foundations for excellent surgery
10:00 - 11:45
- Introduction to the Course: Dr. Lavín Dapena
- Surgical materials: Dr. Aguirre
- Ike's Box: Dr. Ike Ahmed
- Micro with OCT: Dr. Rodríguez Uña, Dr. Téllez
- Anesthesia and preparations: Dr. Moreno Valladares
- Common steps: Dra. Robles, Dr. Navero, Dr. Vila, Dr. Mannelli
- When and how to operate: Dr. Alcocer, Dra. Muniesa
- Discussion - Interventional Glaucoma: Dr. Ike Ahmed
Original Presentation
"Ciliary hydrodynamics: without it you cannot choose surgery"
Dr. Gabriel Simón
Inaugural Conference
"From Good to Great: Atomic Habits of an Innovative Surgeon"
Dr. Ike Ahmed
Coffee Break (11:45 - 12:15)
FILTERING SURGERY: EPNP EXCELLENCE
12:15 - 13:05
- Basic steps and optimization: Dr. Mannelli
- EPNP for dummies: Dr. Vila, Dr. Alcocer
- The ESNOPER CLIP: Dr. Andrés Fernández Vega
- International Vision: Dr. Tarek Shaarawy Dr. Tarek Shaarawy
- Collagen Matrix: Dr. Mannelli
- Goniopuncture - practical outline: Dr. Mannelli
- Sublimbar conical sclerectomy: Dr. Gabriel Simón
- Discussion and closing: EPNP Panel
PRESERFLO MASTERCLASS
13:05 - 14:00
The perfect technique and its tricks
Dr. Sheng Lim
Panel Discussion
Prof. Martínez de la Casa, Dra. Muniesa, Dr. Fernández Vega, Dra. De Francesco
Working Lunch (2:00 PM - 3:00 PM)
GONIOSCOPY AND ELIOS
Surgical gonioscopy and its tricks
15:00 - 16:15
Dr. Moreno Valladares, Dr. Ike Ahmed, Dr. Lavín, Dr. Jorge Vila, Dr. Gustavo Avilés, Dr. José Navero
ELIOS Masterclass
Dr. Antonio Moreno Valladares
OTHER LASERS
16:15 - 17:15
- When and how to use lasers?: Dr. Fernando Aguirre
- Vialase: Prof. Martínez de la Casa
- Rehearsal CONCEPT - ECP: Dr. Sheng Lim
- Modern cycle destruction: Dra. Ana Ramos
- SLT vs. DSLT: Dra. Marta Ibarz
- Laser for everything: Dr. Moreno Valladares
Coffee Break (17:15 - 18:00)
SURGICAL NEWS
First in human studies & Latest innovations
18:00 - 19:00
- First in human studies: Dra. De Francesco, Dr. Ike Ahmed
- Tanito / iVent: Dr. Gustavo Avilés
- AliExpress version: Dr. José Rodríguez
- EyeTronic... The end of surgery?: Dr. Aitor Fernández
- Hydrus, what do I do now?: Dra. De Francesco, Dra. Rojo, Dra. Urbaneja
Panel: Dr. Ike Ahmed, Dr. Shaarawy, Dr. Lim, Dr. Vila, Dr. Gabriel Simón
COMPLICATIONS OF FILTERING SURGERY
19:00 - 20:15
Magistral Conference
"Complications of Filtering Surgery"
Dr. Aitor Lanzagorta
- Complications Contest: Dr. Rodríguez Uña
- Misdirection: Dr. José Navero
EXCLUSIVE INVITATION
20:15 - 21:00
Una experiencia reservada para ponentes y cirujanos con pack "experiencia plus".
The details will be revealed in person.
Saturday, January 31st
Mutua Madrileña Auditorium (Castellana 33)MY BEST AND MY WORST SURGERY
Iconic session: The greats share their best and worst surgeries
09:00 - 09:30
"Nightmare on Toronto Street"
Dr. Ike Ahmed
"Dark clouds over London"
Dr. Keith Barton
"The Montblanc of complications"
Dr. Tarek Shaarawy
"In the Caribbean sun"
Dr. Lyle Newball
"The surgeon's mindset when faced with error"
Dr. Sheng Lim
SUPER SESSION: TUBES & VALVES
Complete device review
09:30 - 10:30
Fundamentals
- Anatomy for Tubes: Dra. Luna Mariné
- Basic technique: Dr. Téllez
- How to Make Any Tube Work: Dra. Duch
- Post-Management: Dr. Téllez
- Complications: Dr. Lazcano
New Tubes
- eyePlate-S: Dr. Shaarawy
- Clearpath ST: Dr. Lazcano
- Paul: Dr. Keith Barton
- Primary Tube: When? vs. Block: Dr. Barton
Coordination: Dra. Marta Ibarz
iSTENT
10:30 - 11:15
- Implantation technique: Dr. Navero, Dra. Muniesa
- Signs of a good prognosis and complications
- Infinite: Prof. Martínez de la Casa, Dra. De Francesco
THE OTHER ANGULARS
11:15 - 11:30
- GATT: Dra. De Francesco
- OMNI: Dr. Jorge Vila y Dra. Carolina Medina
- Other devices: Dr. Urkola
TRABECULECTOMY: ADVANCED SESSION
Technique, optimization and management
11:30 - 12:15
- Advanced technique: Dr. José Navero
- "My way": Dr. Keith Barton
- My UK lessons: Dr. Sheng Lim
- Express: Dra. Muniesa
Brunch (12:15 - 13:30)
XEN MASTERCLASS
Technique and Resolution of Complications
13:30 - 14:00
- My perfect surgery: Dr. Urkola
- Post-Operative Management: Dr. Jorge Vila
- Advice from another school: Dra. De Francesco
CLINICAL CASES BY IKE
Interactive case session
14:00 - 14:40
Dr. Ike Ahmed, Dra. De Francesco, Dra. Diana Urbaneja
TOPICS THEY WILL NEVER TELL YOU
14:40 - 16:00
Premium Glaucoma Lenses
- Myopic eye... how do we handle it?
- And what surgery would you perform?: Dr. Varas, Dr. Aguirre, Dr. Aitor Fernández
Tricks of the Trade
- Lessons from the Telegram Channel: Dra. Robles
- Misdirection: Dr. Navero
- Operating Alone - Tricks Without an Assistant: Dr. Jorge Vila
- Pupilloplasty Made Easy: Dr. Navero, Dr. Urkola
Confirmed Speakers 2026
International
- Dr. Iqbal "Ike" Ahmed Canadá
- Dr. Keith Barton England
- Dr. Tarek Shaarawy Switzerland
- Dr. Sheng Lim England
- Dra. Ticiana De Francesco Brazil
- Dr. Gustavo Avilés Peru
- Dr. Gabriel Lazcano Mexico
- Dr. Lyle Newball Colombia
- Dr. José Rodríguez Colombia
- Dr. José Miguel Varas Ecuador
- Dra. Diana Urbaneja Mejias Wales
National
- Dr. Fernando Aguirre Alicante
- Dr. Pablo Alcocer Valencia
- Dra. Susana Duch Barcelona
- Dr. Andrés Fdez. Vega Oviedo
- Dr. Aitor Fernández Madrid
- Dra. Noemi Güemes Madrid
- Dr. Aitor Lanzagorta Valencia
- Dr. Cosme Lavín Madrid
- Dra. Sabina Luna Barcelona
- Dr. Alfredo Mannelli Barcelona
- Prof. Martínez De La Casa Madrid
- Dra. Carolina Medina Alicante
- Dr. Antonio Moreno Albacete
- Dra. María J. Muniesa Lerida
- Dr. José Navero Barcelona
- Dra. Ana Ramos Madrid
- Dra. Amelia Robles Granada
- Dr. Ignacio Rodríguez Oviedo
- Dra. María Rojo Cuenca
- Dr. Manuel Romera Barcelona
- Dr. Gabriel Simón Barcelona
- Dr. Jesús Téllez Barcelona
- Dr. J. Aritz Urkola Vitoria
- Dr. Jorge Vila Valencia
Benefits
What they never tell you about glaucoma surgery
Discover the secrets, techniques, and decisions that make the difference in the operating room.
European certification
Obtain an internationally recognized accreditation that supports your professional development and your commitment to excellence in ophthalmology.
Networking with world leaders
Connect with international glaucoma experts, share clinical experiences and expand your professional network in an exclusive and collaborative environment.
Community and Networking
Summary of the 2019 Congress
February 12, 2021
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Some of the images from the successful 2019 Glaucoma Congress held in Madrid
Summary of the 2020 Congress
February 12, 2021
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Some of the images from the successful 2020 Glaucoma Congress held in Madrid
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The Mutua Madrileña Auditorium, located in the heart of Madrid, offers a modern, comfortable, and functional environment, ideal for immersive learning. Its top-notch facilities foster interaction, the exchange of ideas, and networking among leading professionals.
- cirugiaglaucoma.com
- info@cirugiaglaucoma.com
- +34 618 428 376
- Dates: January 29, 30 and 31, 2026
- Location: Mutua Madrileña Auditorium