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VISUMAX 800 Assisted KeraNatural CAIRS

Didactic Course with Wetlabs

Cathedral Eye Clinic, 89-91 Academy St, BT1 2LS, Belfast
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Transforming Keratoconus Management: The CAIRS Experience

Step into the future of keratoconus treatment with CAIRS, a groundbreaking approach that is set to redefine patient management. As this innovative therapy gains momentum, patients will increasingly seek out this state-of-the-art care. Prepare yourself to meet this demand by mastering the skills necessary to provide this advanced treatment.

We invite you to participate in an exceptional hands-on training program that encompasses all facets of patient care—from initial assessment to treatment strategy and aftercare. Elevate your expertise through our exclusive one-on-one CAIRS Wetlab session, where our skilled Clinical Application team and seasoned consultants will offer tailored guidance and professional insights into laser-assisted CAIRS utilising sterile KeraNatural tissue.

This is your opportunity to engage in practical case management discussions, evaluate patient selection criteria, and enhance your proficiency with knowledge from experts who have successfully implemented this cutting-edge treatment.

Bring your most challenging cases to our peer review MDT discussion session, where you will receive individualized feedback. This is a rare chance to collaborate with leading specialists and fellow professionals to strategize and refine your approach to patient management.

Don’t let this opportunity pass you by—take your practice to new heights and provide your patients with the latest advancements in corneal surgery!

Reserve your spot today and embark on your journey to mastering this revolutionary treatment approach.
 

Fees

Course places will be charged at £175 ( VAT included)* per person and will include lunch, refreshments and a certificate of attendance.

Instructions on how to make payment will be emailed to you once you have registered online.

Express your interest by competing the below form. Places will be secured on a first come first served basis upon payment or receipt of a purchase order given the high demand for the course.

 

CPD points accreditation

After attending the course, you can be accredited up to 06 CPD Points.

 

Course Leaders

Join an international panel of highly experienced colleagues, who will share their extensive knowledge and present a diverse range of real-life case management scenarios.

Keynote Speaker (pre recorded session with live Q&A)

Prof. Aylin Kılıç

Prof. Aylin Kılıç is an internationally renowned speaker, scientist, academician, and highly experienced surgeon dedicated to advancing the field of ophthalmology. With a passion for innovation and a commitment to improving patients’ lives, she has made significant contributions to the understanding and treatment of keratoconus, a progressive eye disorder.

Prof. Johnny Moore

Professor Johnny Moore is a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon and Clinical Director of Cathedral Eye Clinic, specializing in ocular surface reconstruction, laser refractive surgery, and cataracts, with over 20,000 procedures completed. As an NHS Consultant, he developed new procedures like DSAEK and Corneal Crosslinking. He now works full-time at Cathedral Eye Clinic, focusing on multifocal IOLs, phakic IOLs, and advanced laser treatments. Johnny has published over 100 peer-reviewed papers and holds research positions at Aston University, QUB, and Tianjin Medical School. He is an active reviewer for international ophthalmic journals.

Mr. Samer Hamada

Mr. Samer Hamada is a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon with over 25 years of experience in ophthalmology, specializing in refractive surgeries and cornea and ocular surface diseases. He serves as the Clinical Lead of the Cornea Plastic Unit and Eye Bank at Victoria Hospital NHS Trust and is the Medical Director of the Eye Clinic London.

Mr. Niraj Mandal

Mr. Mandal is an experienced ophthalmic surgeon specialising in refractive lens and laser, corneal transplant, and cataract surgery. He earned his medical degree from the University of Birmingham and completed a seven-year residency at the London School of Ophthalmology. Mr. Mandal has extensive experience from Moorfields Eye Hospital and completed fellowships in Cornea and Cataract Surgery. He has performed over 1,000 LASIK and PRK surgeries and 1,000 refractive lens exchange surgeries. He also has specialist practice privileges in Canada and has participated in missions with the Khmer Sight Foundation in Cambodia.

Mr. Radwan Almousa

Mr. Radwan Almousa is an anterior segment surgeon. He spent a year as an oculoplastic fellow in Singapore at National University Hospital, and then back to the UK, he underwent a cornea and refractive surgery at Queen Victoria Hospital. Currently Mr Almousa is a part time Corneal consultant at Great Western Hospital and he also works privately as a Corneal and Oculoplastic consultant at My-iClinic.

Ms Seema Anand

Ms Seema Anand is a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon specialising in complex external eye disease, cornea and refractive surgery. Following ophthalmology specialist training on the West Yorkshire rotation and subspecialty fellowships in Australia and Moorfields, she became a consultant in 2009. Her NHS practice is based at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, where she is the Lead Clinician for Ophthalmology and the Lead for Cornea and Refractive surgery. She undertakes private cataract, corneal and refractive work at St James’s Laser Vision, Leeds. Her areas of special interest include keratoconus and complex corneal transplantation.

Lisa Kleintjens

Lisa Kleintjens works with VisionGift as KeraNatural's business development consultant. She is responsible for the product's international introduction and market expansion. Lisa worked on the commercialisation of a large-scale EU funded project, developing diagnostic innovations in corneal biomechanics. Aiming to support both surgeons and patients, she currently collaborates strongly with VisionGift and Dr. Kilic to provide innovative high-quality solutions for keratoconus.

Peter Hughes

Peter Hughes is Joint Operations’ Business Development Manager for Surgical Ophthalmology, in addition, he provides clinical support and technical services across the ocular tissue range. He is responsible for the business development of the UK’s Cornea Tissue Graft services and the development of KeraNatural and Halo tissue products in the UK. Peter has a long experience in medical devices and specialises in bringing new technologies to market having worked in several global positions for large corporations and SMEs with innovative minimally invasive technologies and surgical cardiovascular devices.

Anna Manta

Anna Manta is a Clinical Applications Specialist responsible for clinical training and support for our customers in the UK using ZEISS Refractive Laser Portfolio. She has over 17 years of experience working in different settings of the ophthalmic industry. Anna offers support, a wealth of experience and provides regular updates on any new techniques or technological developments from around the world. She is trained at our headquarters in Germany and is certified based on knowledge and practical performance.

John Malunga

Dedicated clinical applications specialist with experience in both clinic and theatre, providing comprehensive training and support to medical professionals in the effective and safe use of ZEISS VISUMAX and MEL 90 lasers.

Provisional Agenda

Saturday, 5th July 2025

Section

08:30 - 09:00

Registration, Welcome coffee & Networking

09:00 - 09:15

Welcome & Introductions 

09:15 - 09:30

CAIRS – Overview explanation of allogenic tissue, history, and highlights - Ms Seema Anand

09:30 - 10:30

CAIRS: The essence of the treatment - Prof. Aylin Kılıç

Topics that will be covered include: Topography, PMMA normogram vs CAIRS normogram, detecting cone location, wider and narrower channel, deeper and superficial channel, segment sizing, case studies- practice planning, need for refining current CAIRS normogram (modified PMMA & Istanbul) and Keranatural or CAIRS after PMMA ring

10:30 - 10:45

Allogenic tissue: further developments  - Lisa Kleintjens

10:45 - 11:00

Coffee break

11:00 - 11:30

Different stages of Keratoconus and appropriate management: Mr Radwan Almousa will cover pros and cons of different procedures, planning tunnels on Visumax 500, tissue preparation, importance of correct instrumentation, and early results

11:30 - 12:00

My Approach to CAIRS: Prof Johnny Moore will cover CAIRS past and present, considerations and precautions when planning procedure, post-operative management, complications management, and adjustments.

12:00 - 12:20

Patients selection, topography evaluation, and CAIRS tunnels using different platforms: Mr Samer Hamada will cover topography interpretation, patient selection criteria, case study and early results.

12:20 - 12:40

CAIRS with Keranatural and VISUMAX 800: Mr Niraj Mandal will cover VISUMAX 800 as a tool for cutting CAIRS tunnels, planning the tunnels with VISUMAX 800, videos of the procedure, technique of tissue insertion – tips and tricks, results, visual outcomes and stability.

12:40 - 13:40

Lunch

13:40 - 14:40

Session 1 Wetlabs/ Topography interpretation/ CAIRS in collaboration Lisa Kleintjens

14:40 - 15:40

Session 2 Wetlabs/ Topography interpretation/ CAIRS in collaboration Lisa Kleintjens

15:40 - 16:00

Coffee break

16:00 - 17:00

Session 3 Wetlabs/ Topography interpretation/ CAIRS in collaboration with Lisa Kleintjens

17:00 - 17:15

Conclusion 

This agenda is provisional and aims to provide an outline of the course topics and format. A full agenda with detailed timings will be shared with attendees closer to the time.

Location & Directions

Cathedral Eye Clinic

Address: 89-91 Academy St BT1 2LS Belfast United Kingdom

Register your interest

Express your interest by competing the below form. Places will be secured on a first come first served basis upon payment or receipt of a purchase order given the high demand for the course. 

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