8 - 10 October 2026
What you
will learn
Surgical Training Techniques and Procedures
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Master Corneal Suturing, Fast.
From Trauma to Leak-Tight Closure.
Astigmatism Control by Suture Design
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Upper & Lower Blepharoplasty
Ptosis Correction
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Proper Wound Closure
Entropion & Ectropion Repair
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Upper and Lower eyelid Reconstruction
Local Flaps
From October 8th to 10th, 2026, LidSUMMIT Tirol 2026 at the Medical University of Innsbruck will offer a unique opportunity to deepen your expertise in both aesthetic, reconstructive eyelid surgery and corneal suture-traumatic wound care. Specific topics and detailed agenda will be announced shortly.
The Future Of Surgical Education
Participants at the LidSUMMIT will train on both real tissue and highly advanced, high-precision 3D-printed eye models provided by eyecre.at. These state-of-the-art models are meticulously engineered to replicate realistic anatomical structures, including multiple tissue layers and specific pathological conditions, allowing for targeted, repeatable practice.
"Successful eyelid surgery begins with surgical training on advanced 3D-printed Models"
Prim. Priv.-Doz. Dr. Martin Emesz
Chair Department of Ophthalmology
Tauernklinikum GmbH | Tauernklinikum Zell am See
Scientific Body Donors
& Advanced
3D-Printed Models
The course offers hands-on experience at 30 surgical stations, each with a body donor and advanced 3D-printed models depicting various pathologies.
In case you are not able to attend one of our courses, you can purchase our realistic 3D-printed training models via our eyelid training website www.eyelidtraining.com
Training Credits
Lid SUMMIT provides highly specialised knowledge in aesthetic and reconstructive eyelid surgery. An application for accreditation for upcoming events has already been submitted to ensure a well-founded further development for specialist participants.
Essential Details
Date
8th –10th October 2026
Medical University of Innsbruck (MUI) Institute of Clinical and Functional Anatomy
Müllerstrasse 59, A-6020 Innsbruck, Austria
Location
Language
English
Stations
15
Participants
30
Trainees per Station
2
Speakers
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Assoz.Prof.Priv Doz Dr. Barbara Del Frari
Associate Prof. of The Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery at the Medical University of Innsbruck
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Assoc.-Prof. Priv.-Doz. Dr. Gerald Schmidinger
Ophtalmology and Optometry Assoc.-Prof. Priv.-Doz. Dr. Gerald Schmidinger - IhrAugenarzt
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FÄ Dr. med. univ. Johanna Krapf
Specialist of The Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery at the Medical University of Innsbruck
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Mag. Mariella Zilahi-Lugbauer MBA
CEO, MED-LAB GmbH
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Ao. Univ.-Prof. Dr. Anton Schwabegger MSc
Deputy Director of the Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery at the Medical University of Innsbruck
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Univ.-Prof. Dr. med. univ. Marko Konschake
Director of the Institute of Clinical and Functional Anatomy, Medical University of Innsbruck
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Priv.-Doz. Dr. Angelika Klein-Theyer MBA
Senior Physician at the Department of Ophthalmology, Medical University of Graz
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o. Univ.-Prof. Dr. med.univ Dietmar Ulrich
Director of the Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery at the Medical University of Innsbruck
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Dr. med. Univ. Julia Cordin
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Priv.-Doz. Dr. Petra Pülzl
Senior Physician at the Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Medical University of Innsbruck. Specialized in facial reconstructive surgery with experience in the orbital region
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Prim. Priv. - Doz. Dr. Martin Emesz
Expert in anterior segment surgery and ophthalmic clinical leadership, with extensive experience in surgical training and education.
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Assoz. Prof. Priv. -Doz. Dr. Bernhard Steger
Specialist in Ophthalmology and Optometry. Associate professor of ophthalmology at the Medical University of Innsbruck.
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Univ.-Prof. Dr. Andreas Kuchar
Specialist in Ophthalmology and Optometry, with expertise in cataract surgery, refractive correction, eyelid surgery, and lacrimal surgery.
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Univ. Prof. Dr. Birgit Lackner
Senior Physician at the University Clinic for Ophthalmology and Optometry clinically focusing on oculoplastic surgery since 2006 at the University of Vienna.
Book your ticket
3 Days | 8th - 10th October 2026
LidSUMMIT Tirol 2026
Perfect for participants seeking the full LidSUMMIT Tirol 2026 experience, covering eyelid surgery training as well as corneal transplant skills.
2 Days | 9th - 10th October 2026
LidSUMMIT Tirol 2026
A focused 2-day program dedicated to aesthetic, oculoplastic and reconstructive eyelid surgery, offering advanced hands-on training.
