Program Directors
The course is hosted by the ophthalmology departments of the University of Ferrara, Italy, and the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, USA.
Program Faculty
Esen K. Akpek
Duke University School of Medicine
​Durham, North Carolina
Brandon D. Ayres
Wills Eye Hospital
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Massimo Busin
University of Ferrara
Ferrara, Italy
Jacqueline Beltz
Royal Victorian Eye and Ear
Melbourne, Australia
Harminder Dua
University of Nottingham
​Nottingham, United Kingdom
Anat Galor
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
Miami, Florida
Sadeer Hannush
Wills Eye Hospital
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Santosh Honavar
Centre for Sight
​Hyderabad, India
Vishal Jhanji
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Alex Mammen
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Jonathan Lass
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, Ohio
Carol Karp
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
Miami, Florida
Sabrina Mukhtar
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Ken Nischal
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Mario Nubile
University of Chieti-Pescara
Pescara, Italy
Diego Ponzin
Fondazione Banca Degli Occhi del Veneto (FBOV)
​Venice, Italy
Gaurav Prakash
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Berthold Seitz
Saarland University
Saarbrücken, Germany
Christopher Rapuano
Wills Eye Hospital
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Zeba Syed
Wills Eye Hospital
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Angeli Christy Yu
University of Ferrara
Ferrara, Italy
Jayne S. Weiss
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
About the Program
Comprehensive Curriculum
Our program offers live and on-demand lectures that enrich learning with a focus on practical applications in the medical and surgical management of cornea and external diseases.
Networking Opportunities
Participants gain access to a global network of professionals, offering invaluable mentorship and collaboration opportunities that extend beyond the fellowship. Regular in-person meetings will also be organized at major congresses such as the AAO, ESCRS AUSCRS (details to be announced).
Access to Resources
Enjoy exclusive access to our extensive Surgical Video Library and Case Archives, ensuring that every learner has the tools they need for comprehensive educational growth.
Video Library
