2° UNIFE Ophthalmology
Course for Residents and Fellows
Varignana, Italy
8-10 September 2026
The Course
Three Day Comprehensive Course
8-10 September 2026
Join us for the UNIFE Ophthalmology Course for Residents and Fellows, held September 8–10, 2026, in the stunning surroundings of Palazzo di Varignana, Italy.
Immerse yourself in a three-day educational experience featuring focused sessions in:
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Cornea
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Cataract
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Orbit & Oculoplasty
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Pediatric Ophthalmology
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Retina
Elevate your training through:
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Interactive didactic lectures
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Hands-on dry lab and wet lab simulations
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A dynamic research symposium showcasing innovative work
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Curated networking events designed to connect you with mentors, peers, and future collaborators
Take part in a unique opportunity to refine your surgical skills, gain practical insights, and expand your professional network in an inspiring setting dedicated to learning and growth. Don’t miss this exceptional event to advance your ophthalmic journey.
Organizers
The course is hosted by the Department of Ophthalmology of the Department of Translational Medicine at the University of Ferrara, Italy
The Speakers
The course brings together an exceptional lineup of faculty from prestigious teaching programs and renowned experts from Europe, the US, and Australia. Designed for residents and fellows, this course offers a unique blend of cutting-edge knowledge and practical skills in the fields of cornea, cataract, orbit and oculoplasty, pediatric ophthalmology and retina specialties.
CORNEA FACULTY
Jacqueline Beltz
Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital
Melbourne, Australia
Vincent Borderie
Sorbonne University
Paris, France
Vishal Jhanji
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, USA
Frank Larkin
Moorfields Eye Hospital
London, UK
Ken Nischal
UPMC Children's Hospital
Pittsburgh, USA
Diego Ponzin
Venice Eye Bank Foundation
Venice, Italy
Berthold Seitz
Saarland University
Homburg, Germany
RETINA FACULTY
Ehab El-Rayes
Institute of Ophthalmology
Cairo, Egypt
Koorosh Faridpooya
Rotterdam Eye Hospital
Rotterdam, the Netherlands
Tamer Mahmoud
Associated Retina Consultants
Michigan, USA
Siegfried Priglinger
Ludwig-Maximilians-University
Munich, Germany
Kourous Rezaei
Rush University Medical Center
Illinois, USA
Robert Rejdak
University of Lublin
Lublin, Poland
Reinier Schlingemann
Amsterdam UMC
Amsterdam, the Netherlands
CATARACT FACULTY
Andrea Ang
Royal Perth Hospital
Perth, Australia
Graham Barrett
University of Western Australia
Perth, Australia
Jacqueline Beltz
Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital
Melbourne, Australia
Ben La Hood
Adelaide Eye and Laser Center
Adelaide, Australia
Vincenzo Maurino
Moorfields Eye Hospital
London, UK
Cathleen McCabe
Eye Health America
Florida, USA
Vincenzo Scorcia
University of Catanzaro
Catanzaro, Italy
ORBIT & OCULOPLASTY FACULTY
Miguel Gonzales-Candial
IMO Group Miranza
Barcelona, Spain
Dion Paridaens
Amsterdam UMC
Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Francesco Quaranta-Leoni
University of Ferrara
Ferrara, Italy
Peeroz Saeed
Amsterdam UMC
Amsterdam, the Netherlands
PEDIATRIC OPHTHALMOLOGY FACULTY
Roberto Caputo
AOU Meyer IRCCS
Florence, Italy
Dominique Bremond Gignac
Necker Hospital
Paris, France
Carla Lança
New York University Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Elisabetta Miserocchi
Ospedale San Raffaele
Rome, Italy
Andrea Molinari
Fundacion Metrofraternidad
Quito, Ecuador
Paolo Nucci
University of Lublin
Lublin, Poland
