★★★★★
This course has changed my career!
Mahdi D.
★★★★★
Very good organization, a strong focus on practical application, and very intensive support in small groups.
Marco W. B.
★★★★★
Amazing experience! One of the best workshops I've visited so far, and I've been to many. I liked that this course offered not just one specific type of surgical skill improvement but in fact many different types of labs.
Johannes M.
Bootcamp
Labs
What training labs to expect during the full-day training event.
Cataract
Lab
The Cataract Training lab will feature a wet lab experience with real phacoemulsification machines on high-fidelity eye models. It will include the most important cataract surgery steps. Key focus will be given to capsulorhexis and lens fragmentation using various surgical techniques.
Glaucoma
Lab
Glaucoma Lab will feature Workstations that will aim to simulate Anterior Chamber Angle procedures - Microinvasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS). You will practice your intraoperative gonioscopy skills, learn about anterior chamber anatomy and dynamics and the specific hand position during surgery from temporal.
Cornea
Lab
Corneal suturing is one essential skill that every young ophthalmologist should know and master. We will give you the opportunity to practice your 10-0 Nylon Sutures under magnification on silicone models. We will focus on getting the suture tension, burying the nots, as well as the difference between suturing corneal trauma and suturing during perforating keratoplasty.
Trauma
Lab
Practical lab, where you learn how to suture a wound around the eye and in the eye. Learn about the specifics when choosing the suture types - when to go for resorbable and non-resorbable, and what is the ideal suture thickness. The goal is to optimise your technique, decision-making, and knowledge for better patient outcomes.
Oculoplastic
Lab
This hands-on lab is designed to develop your oculoplastic surgical skills through practical training and expert guidance. We will focus on marking and incision planning for Blepharoplasty. We will guide you as you practice confidence in both aesthetic and reconstructive suturing of the fine eyelid and periorbital structures.
Surgical
Challenge
Show us your surgical skills as the top 5 winners of the challenge will earn a special prize. Participation in the challenge is optional.
Why Attend the
Ophthalmology24 Bootcamp?
The event is targeted at young ophthalmologists who want to start their journey or accelerate their growth as a surgeon by sharpening their surgical skills, guiding them with mentors and connecting them with peers and passionate educators. What makes it different is the hands-on first approach. We designed it in a way that you rotate through a training of different situations from different subspecialties, guided by mentors in each field. Our goal is for you to learn High-Yield Practical Skills, that will be useful and to give you the right tools and motivation to continue to practice and improve in your journey to become an eye surgeon.
Wet & Dry Labs
Get straight to practicing core surgical techniques, refine your skills with industry-provenmodels and be among the first to try the brand new Ophthalmology24 suturing models.
Simulation Training
A small simulator lab in the challenge section where you can work on your reflexes and decision-making with Eye-Si simulators built for future eye surgeons.
Mentorship
Have an experienced mentor watching over you and guiding you each step of your training process. Different lab, different mentor, same level of support, precision and commitment.
No Lectures
The programme focuses exclusively on practical training, without any theory, lectures, or scientific talks. Leave the talking for the networking session after the event.
Hands-on Practice
The Bootcamp is a course that encompasses different ophthalmology subspecialities and allows you to train key skills for different types of ocular surgery.
Networking Part
The Bootcamp is will focus on intensive ophthalmology training, but just as important, will give you the chance to connect and exchange knowledge with motivated peers and mentors.
No
Presentations
There will be no time wasted! No lectures. No talks that "eat away" your training time. Train your surgical skills directly under the supervision of mentors. Follow their guidance and if you have a question, simply ask them.
Bootcamp Venue 2026
Studio B10
Königsberger Str. 100/B1040231
Düsseldorf, Germany
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Via public transport: 15 min away from Düsseldorf HBF with lines U75/U77 + Bus 736
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By car: Free parking available on site
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FAQ
The Ophthalmology24 Bootcamp is designed specifically for the ophthalmology residents, fellows in training, and early-career ophthalmologists at the beginning of their surgical journey. If you are in the phase where you are starting to enter the operating room, assisting in surgery, or performing your first steps independently, the Ophthalmology24 Bootcamp is for you.
Often, yes. Many hospitals in Europe hold an annual training budget per doctor. Hands-on surgical training is exactly what it's for, but it has to be requested, not offered. The Bootcamp isn't CME/CPD-accredited, so build the case on practical skills value. → Read our guide on asking for funding
Absolutely. You’ll train in small groups with direct mentor supervision, so you’ll receive continuous guidance and feedback.
No. This is a 100% hands-on training event. No lectures, no passive sessions.
English is the official language of the Ophthalmology24 Bootcamp.
You will train on small surgical microscopes with real surgical instruments, advanced artificial eye models, and simulators.
No. All training is done on simulators and models, ensuring a safe learning environment.
You will leave with:
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Improved microsurgical skills
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Better hand-eye coordination
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Increased confidence before entering the OR
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Practical understanding of key procedures
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No. All instruments, materials, and protective equipment are provided.
Yes. You will receive a certificate of participation after completing the Bootcamp. At this stage, the Ophthalmology24 Bootcamp does not offer CME credits or other formal accreditation.
A practical guide for residents and young ophthalmologists on turning a personal training expense for the Ophthalmology24 Bootcamp into an employer-funded investment.
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About Us
Mission
High-quality surgical training in Europe is often limited, difficult to access, or too expensive, leaving many young surgeons without the practice they need early on. The Ophthalmology24 Bootcamp was created to close the gap by putting accessible hands-on training at the center of ophthalmic education, where it belongs.
Vision
Our vision as a company is to redefine how ophthalmologists are trained by making practical, skill-based learning the new standard. We believe everyone deserves access to a controlled environment that allows them to grow and put them on the path to excel as young eye surgeons, especially at the beginning of their surgical journey.
Team
The Bootcamp is organized by Ophthalmology24, led by Atanas Bogoev MD, an ophthalmology consultant and educator, and Maria Bogoeva, a medical marketer and project manager. The team is small but powerful and shares a common goal: to transform surgical training with an innovative approach and brand-new simulation models.
Our vision to create a space where skills are learned through practice and mentorship, not just theoretical slides and lectures.
Atanas Bogoev, MD
Ophthalmology Consultant
Co-Founder of Ophthalmology24