Refractive & Cataract Surgery
ESCRS YO Observership - Institute of Vision and Optics
Institute of Vision and Optics
Crete, GreeceProgramme overview
What the official source supports
An observership is a short-term placement to observe clinical work. It is not a training post or a degree, and terms (fees, eligibility, visa) are set by the institution.
- ESCRS YO Observership: EUR 2,000 grant, 10 per year, 2-3 weeks; host area: Refractive surgery
- Eligible: trainees in second half of residency working in Europe; ESCRS membership required
- Applicant must obtain host's written agreement first, then apply to ESCRS with CV, letter of intent, head-of-department letter
- Applications to centres not on the host list are not considered
The Laboratory of Vision and Optics is an independent laboratory of the University of Crete Medical School in Heraklion, covering research, education and clinical work, including refractive surgery through VEIC. source ↗
At a glance
Programme details
| Subspecialty | Refractive & Cataract Surgery |
|---|---|
| Type | Observership (short-term, observation only) |
| Institution | Institute of Vision and Optics |
| Location | Crete, Greece |
| Duration | 2-3 weeks |
| Application deadline | 17 July 2026 (closed) |
Missing rows mean the source does not state the information.
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Programme facts
- Subspecialty
- Refractive & Cataract Surgery
- Type
- Observership (short-term, observation only)
- Institution
- Institute of Vision and Optics
- Location
- Crete, Greece
- Duration
- 2-3 weeks
- Application deadline
- 17 July 2026 (closed)
Always confirm the current intake with the institution.