Basic Course in Phacoemulsification 2026

The official programme for this year’s Basic Course in Phacoemulsification is now out!

Spend two full days strengthening your phacoemulsification fundamentals — from core principles to practical surgical pearls — with experienced faculty and interactive sessions from faculty and alumni of the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences.

🗓 February 28 – March 1, 2026
📍 Sentro Oftalmogico Jose Rizal, Philippine General Hospital, Manila
🔗 Register through the QR code

Only very few slots left until we close our registration! Don’t miss this opportunity to refine your skills and elevate your cataract surgery practice. See you there!

The Basic Course in Phacoemulsification would not be possible without the generous support of our valued partners and sponsors. Their continued commitment to advancing ophthalmic education and surgical training helps make meaningful learning experiences like this possible for our residents and participants.

We proudly present our sponsors:

Official 65th Anniversary Partner
Alcon

Platinum Sponsors
i-Senz Medical, Inc.
MTC Opto-Medic, Inc.

Gold Sponsors
ZEISS
Johnson and Johnson

Silver Sponsors
Hollywood Optical Supply
Medilight Incorporated
Transmedic Philippines Inc.
Top Ophthalmic Products & Services Corp.

Bronze Sponsors
AbbVie Philippines Inc.
Appasamy Associates
Brady Pharma Inc.
Santen Philippines
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries
Aurora Surgical Philippines

We invite everyone to visit our sponsors at their event booths during the conference to learn more about their latest innovations in ophthalmic technology, equipment, and patient care solutions.

This two-day in-person event will be held on February 28 to March 1, 2026 at the Sentro Oftalmologico Jose Rizal, Philippine General Hospital, Taft Avenue, Manila.
The course has been applied for CPD units.

Scan the QR code to register for the event. The deadline for registration has been extended to February 15, 2026!

Be sure to register — exciting prizes await for all participants!

For more information, please get in touch with our team at 02 85548400 local 8502 or [email protected]

One more day until this year's Basic Course in Phacoemulsification!

The Sentro Oftalmologico Jose Rizal, in collaboration with the Ophthalmology Residents and Alumni Association (ORAA), brings you the Basic Course in Phacoemulsification this coming March 15-16, 2025.

The course will include lectures by PGH DOVS faculty and alumni, a hands-on Phacoemulsification Wet Lab session, and a Phacoemulsification Masterclass featuring live surgeries, video presentations, and discussions led by renowned cataract specialists.

This two-day, in-person event will take place at the Sentro Oftalmologico Jose Rizal Building, PGH Compound, Taft Avenue, Manila.

This event is brought to you by:
Alcon
Zeiss

Also thanks to:
Appasamy
iSenz
Microlab
MTC
Qure

With special thanks to:
Abbvie
Aurora Surgicals
Bradypharma
Hollywood
Medilight
MOC
OphthaMed
Paramount
Santen
Sunpharma
Topcon
Vista Pharma

Accredited for 11 CPD units

For further details, visit our page: https://www.facebook.com/PGHPhacoCourse2025

For inquiries, contact:
📞 Dr. Darren Khow – (02) 8554 8400 local 8502
📧 Dr. Cath Amante – [email protected]

See you tomorrow!