Faco 360 – Accelerated Cataract Surgery Training

Master What Truly Defines a Cataract Surgeon


FACO 360 is a high-intensity, one-day surgical training program designed to elevate your cataract surgery skills to the next level. Held at OU Campus Europe inside IMO Miranza Barcelona, this exclusive experience goes beyond repetition—it’s about mastering the competencies that define a great surgeon.

What Is FACO 360?

FACO 360 offers a full-day (8-hour) immersive journey combining:

  • Advanced VR simulation with EyeSi Surgical 4.0
  • Hands-on surgery using premium artificial eyes
  • Real-time surgical decision-making exercises
  • Expert mentoring and personalized coaching

Whether you’ve done 10 surgeries or 100, it’s not about quantity—it’s about competence.

Curriculum Overview

This course covers everything needed to face even the most complex cases with confidence:

  • Fundamentals of complex cataract surgery
  • Surgical decision-making
  • Developing the surgical mindset
  • Rescue techniques for capsulorrexis
  • Management of dense cataracts
  • Zonular dialysis management
  • Horizontal and vertical chopping techniques
  • Posterior capsule rupture management
  • Anterior vitrectomy
  • Complex case simulation with artificial eyes
  • Reflective debriefing and case analysis
  • Mind map and surgical algorithm creation
  • One-on-one performance evaluation
  • Personal improvement plan and growth roadmap

Our Methodology

  • Active Learning: Collaborative sessions with continuous feedback
  • Simulation-Based Mastery: EyeSi Surgical 4.0 + Bioniko artificial eyes
  • Hands-On Intensity: 80–90% practical experience
  • Elite Mentorship: Trainers specialized in both surgery and surgical education
  • Personalized Coaching: Tailored feedback to accelerate your growth

Key Benefits

  • Master the critical steps of modern phacoemulsification
  • Build strategies to manage complex cataract cases
  • Train to resolve complications safely and confidently
  • Refine your surgical dexterity before entering the OR
  • Receive personal mentorship and career-focused guidance
  • Train in one of Europe’s most prestigious ophthalmic centers

Ready to redefine your surgical skillset in just one day?

Join FACO 360 and take control of your evolution as a cataract surgeon.

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Location & Details

  • Where: OU Campus Europe @ IMO Miranza Barcelona
  • Format: Full-day intensive course
  • Group Size: Only 8 participants per session
  • Global Recognition: One of the six institutions advancing ophthalmology training worldwide
    (The Ophthalmologist, Sept–Oct 2023)

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