glaucoma summit extreme
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information for next course:
Start: 2nd of September 2027
End: 4th of September 2027
Location: Gurgl – Tirol, AUSTRIA
Course Venue: Convention Center Gurgl Carat
(Gurglerstrasse 118, 6456 Gurgl, AUSTRIA)
How to get to gurgl
Traveling to Gurgl Carat by public transport is convenient from both Munich Airport and Innsbruck Airport. The combination of train and bus offers a reliable and well-coordinated connection directly to Obergurgl.
From Munich Airport
- Take the S-Bahn (S1 or S8) from Munich Airport to Munich Central Station
- Continue by train towards Innsbruck to Ötztal-Bahnhof
- Change to the bus towards Obergurgl Zentrum (final stop directly at Gurgl Carat)
Travel time: approx. 4 hours
Connections:
- Train Munich – Ötztal-Bahnhof: approx. every 1–2 hours (partly direct connections, otherwise with a change in Innsbruck)
- Bus Ötztal-Bahnhof – Obergurgl: approx. every 30–60 minutes
From Innsbruck Airport
- Take a bus or taxi from Innsbruck Airport to Innsbruck Central Station (approx. 15 minutes)
- Continue by train to Ötztal-Bahnhof
- Change to the bus towards Obergurgl Zentrum
Travel time: approx. 2 hours
Connections:
- Train Innsbruck – Ötztal-Bahnhof: approx. hourly
- Bus Ötztal-Bahnhof – Obergurgl: approx. every 30–60 minutes
Note
The bus stop “Obergurgl Zentrum” is located directly at Gurgl Carat. From there, it is only a short walk to the congress center.
We recommend checking the exact connections in advance, as schedules may vary slightly depending on the season.
Obergurgl can be reached via the Inntal motorway (A12) and the Ötztal road (B186), which leads directly to the village center.
From Germany
Route via Kufstein (motorway):
- Take the A8 (Munich – Salzburg) heading south
- Continue on the A93 towards Kufstein
- Join the A12 (Inntal motorway) towards Innsbruck
- Exit at Haiming / Ötztal
- Follow the B186 to Obergurgl
Alternative route via Fernpass (toll-free):
- Take the A7 towards Füssen
- Continue via Fernpassstraße (B179) over the Fernpass
- Follow the route via Imst to the A12
- Exit at Haiming / Ötztal and continue on the B186
From Switzerland
- Take the A13 towards Feldkirch
- Continue on the A14 and then the A12 towards Innsbruck
- Exit at Haiming / Ötztal
- Follow the B186 to Obergurgl
From Italy
- Take the A22 (Brenner motorway) towards Innsbruck
- Continue on the A13 (Brenner motorway Austria)
- Join the A12 towards Bregenz
- Exit at Haiming / Ötztal
- Follow the B186 to Obergurgl
From Eastern Austria (Vienna)
- Take the A1 (West motorway) towards Salzburg
- Continue on the A12 (Inntal motorway) towards Innsbruck
- Exit at Haiming / Ötztal
- Follow the B186 to Obergurgl
Note
Obergurgl is located at the end of the Ötztal valley. Gurgl Carat is centrally located in the village and well signposted. Parking is available nearby.
Glaucoma Summit Extreme 2027
€2.760,00 Original price was: €2.760,00.€2.400,00Current price is: €2.400,00.
incl. VAT
DESCRIPTION:
Pressure lowering above 2000m”
This hands-on Glaucoma Wet Lab Training is designed to provide ophthalmologists with practical experience in advanced surgical techniques for glaucoma management. Participants will gain proficiency in procedures such as trabeculectomy, minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS), and drainage device implantation using state-of-the-art simulation models. The training emphasizes precision, safety, and the latest innovations to enhance surgical outcomes. Ideal for both experienced surgeons and those in training, this session offers expert guidance and real-time feedback in a controlled learning environment.
Topics:
- Hydrus (Alcon)
- Kahook (New World Medical)
- XEN (AbbVie)
- Preserflo (Santen)
- Omni Surgical System (Sight Sciences)
- Itrack (Nova Eye)
- Miniject (iSTAR)
- Trabeculectomy
- Drainageimplantate (FCI)
- Intercil (Ciliatech)
- iStent (Glaukos)
- Iridex
Faculty:
Faculty chair: Marc Schargus (GER)
Faculty:
- Dra Sara Garcia y Otero (MEX)
- Ziad Khoueir (LB)
- Karsten Klabe (GER)
- Ana Miguel (FRA)
- Matteo Sacchi (ITA)
- Barbara Teuchner (AUT)











