Dr. Diego Castanera Leads the Phakic Lens Dry Lab at SECOIR 2026 Congress

Dr. Diego Castanera Leads the Phakic Lens Dry Lab at SECOIR 2026 Congress

Dr. Diego Castanera, refractive surgeon at Grupo Castanera and Clínica Tacir, participated as an instructor in the
“Phakic Lens Implantation” Dry Lab held during the SECOIR 2026 Congress, the leading scientific event organized by the Spanish Society of Ocular Implant and Refractive Surgery.

The activity was shared by SECOIR and can also be viewed in the official congress publication on LinkedIn.

What is a Dry Lab in ophthalmology?

A Dry Lab is a simulated surgical training session designed for ophthalmologists and residents to practice techniques and procedures before applying them in real patients.

Within the SECOIR congress, these workshops are especially valued for:

• Their practical and hands-on approach.
• The opportunity to train complex maneuvers in a safe environment.
• Technical updates for specialists and residents.

What is a phakic lens implant?

A phakic lens is an intraocular implant placed behind the iris without removing the patient’s natural crystalline lens.

It is especially recommended for patients with:

• High myopia.
• High hyperopia.
• Significant astigmatism.
• Corneas unsuitable for laser surgery.

Unlike LASIK, this technique does not alter the cornea, making it a highly precise, reversible, and personalized option.

The session led by Dr. Castanera and Dr. Víctor Lázaro

During the workshop, Dr. Castanera and Dr. Víctor Lázaro guided attendees through key aspects of the procedure:

• Implant sizing calculations.
• Lens insertion techniques.
• Intraoperative management.
• Optimization of surgical outcomes.

The session brought together ophthalmologists with different levels of experience in an environment focused on improving surgical skills.

Grupo Castanera and Clínica Tacir: specialization and continuous training

Dr. Castanera’s participation as an instructor at SECOIR 2026 reflects the position of Grupo Castanera and Clínica Tacir within Spanish refractive ophthalmology.

Both institutions share a model based on:

• Medical specialization.
• Continuous scientific training.
• The application of advanced refractive surgery techniques.
• Personalized patient care.

You can read more about this participation in the full article published by Grupo Castanera

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