[ENGLISH, FREE] 5-STEP POSTERIOR CAPSULE RUPTURE CHALLENGE
Intraoperative management of Posterior Capsular Rupture in 5 steps.
Posterior capsular rupture (PCR) is the most feared complication during phacoemulsification.
The free 5-step PCR Challenge allows you to understand the intraoperative management of PCR.
Vitreous removal, a well-placed lens and a visually satisfied patient after surgery are the objectives that any ophthalmologist wants to achieve.
IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO BE A SURGICAL RETINA SPECIALIST!
Beatriz Abadía, MD, PhD
Vitreo-Retinal Surgeon.
Dr. Abadía is founder of Retina Academy as well as a board certified ophthalmologist who specializes in medical and surgical disorders of the retina and vitreous. Her surgical interests include retinal detachment, macular holes, epiretinal membranes and diabetic retinopathy.
She earned her medical degree from University of Zaragoza, Spain. She completed her ophthalmology residency at Miguel Servet University Hospital. She completed her medical and surgical vitreoretinal fellowship at FISABIO (Valencia, Spain).
Dr. Abadía is a member of the Spanish Vitreo Retinal Society (SERV). She is an author of over 20 peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters. Her clinical work currently takes place at Clinica Baviera in Zaragoza, Spain,
She is the recipient of numerous awards, including the Sanitas prize for the best Resident Medical Intern in the country and the best Resident Medical Intern in Aragón (Spain).
Pilar Calvo, MD, PhD
Medical Retina Specialist.
Dr. Calvo is founder of Retina Academy as well as Medical Retina Specialist board certified in Canada and Europe. She is a recognized expert in the treatment of macular degeneration, diabetes, retinal vascular disease an intraocular tumors.
She has published over 30 scientific papers and several book chapters. Dr. Calvo is the recipient of numerous awards, including the prestigious Arruga Award (Best Spanish Ophthalmologist under 40).
She completed her ophthalmology residency in Zaragoza (Spain). In 2012, she completed a 1-year clinical fellowship with Dr. Michael Brent at University of Toronto (Toronto Western Hospital, Mount Sinai Hospital and Princess Margaret Cancer Center).
In addition to her clinical work at Miguel Servet University Hospital and Clinica Baviera in Zaragoza, Spain, Dr. Calvo serves as an investigator on several international clinical trials. She is a member of the Spanish Vitreo-Retinal Society (SERV).