Lab Opportunities & Surgical Simulation

A hallmark of the Global Ophthalmology Summit is the opportunity for hands-on skills transfer. The GOS Program Committee is pleased to offer a robust lineup of wet labs and simulations exclusively for our 2026 GOS attendees.

These sessions provide a collaborative environment for residents, fellows, and attending physicians to refine specialized techniques under the guidance of global eye health experts.

Cataract and Anterior Vitrectomy Wet Lab by Oertli Instrumente AG
August 7 and 8 | 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Get the opportunity to experience the performance of Oertli's CataRhex3 surgical platform, the ideal phaco unit for teaching and implementing cataract eradication programs. Upon completion of the wet lab, participants should be able to:

Know the platform's functions and features, and when, how, and why to use them
Have an understanding of the easyPhaco technology and its principles.

Medical Student Wet Lab by Moran Eye Center
August 7 and 8 | 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Medical students gain the opportunity to practice foundational clinical and procedural skills in this specialized lab designed just for them. Questions about this lab? Email Lori McCoy.

Sign up for this wet lab onsite at the Summit.

MSICS Level 1 Training Wet Lab by SEE International

August 7 and 8 | 10:00 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 1:30 p.m., or 3:00 p.m.

Gain comprehensive awareness of recent developments in the clinical management of cataract extraction in humanitarian settings. In this wet lab, participants will cover the technical components of MSICS by working at stations equipped with microscopes, instruments, and training tissue. Faculty members will demonstrate the technique, rotate, supervise, and assist the participants.

Upon conclusion of the wet lab, participants should be able to:

Explain the latest developments in MSICS
Participate with a mentor in low-technology MSICS in a humanitarian setting
Demonstrate skills needed for proficiency in this procedure

Note: This wet lab is not for medical students and is non-accredited for attendees.

MSICS, Complications Management, Suturing and Phacoemulsification Training Experience by HelpMeSee
August 7 and 8 | 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Duration: 15 minutes

Step into the future of cataract surgery education with a free, hands-on demo of the HelpMeSee Eye Surgery Simulator. Designed for both ophthalmology trainees and seasoned professionals, this immersive experience showcases the impact of instructor-led, virtual reality (VR) simulation-based training.

During your demo, you’ll experience:

How surgeons develop and refine cataract surgery skills through deliberate practice
How simulation supports competency-based learning and measurable skill progression
How realistic surgical scenarios help surgeons avoid complications

Join the 94% of trainees who recommend HelpMeSee. Book your free 15-minute demo today and experience the difference.

Susvimo/Port Delivery System VR Simulator by Genentech

August 7 and 8 | 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

The virtual reality simulator provides the ideal wet lab experience, simulating the Susvimo/Port Delivery System implant procedure for trainees or surgeons. Participants will be guided through all seven steps of the surgical procedure using virtual reality simulators, alongside a trained surgical device specialist.

Registration will take place onsite at the Summit.