CTC | Cataract Training Center
CTC Cataract Training Center
Hospital NEO · Belo Horizonte · Brazil

A truly innovative cataract surgery training center

Personalized training tailored to your needs. Carefully designed programs built to revolutionize the teaching of cataract surgery in Brazil and around the world.

AI analyzes. Our preceptors personalize. You evolve.

AI for Surgical Assessment (CSAI Mentor)

The world's first Training Center with integrated AI

The first Training Center in the world with an integrated Artificial Intelligence system for surgical technique assessment.

Even before arriving for hands-on training, the surgeon's performance is analyzed by AI, allowing our preceptors to identify the main points for improvement and personalize the training according to each surgeon's needs.

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1. Incision76 / 100
Incision Length
85
Blade Stability
78
Alignment with the Limbus
62
Alignment with the Iris Plane
80
Vertical Blade Angulation
74
Per-criterion assessment, validated by CTC preceptors
// Programs offered

Training for every stage of your journey

From residents taking their first steps to surgeons pursuing advanced techniques, there is a CTC program for you.

Hands ON Advanced

CTC's advanced cataract surgery training program, with intensive practice and close preceptorship.

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Hands ON Fast

The intensive format of the hands-on training, designed for fast progress on a concentrated schedule.

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Scleral Fixation

Training dedicated to scleral fixation techniques, including Dr. Canabrava's double-needle technique.

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International Observer

An observership program for international ophthalmologists to follow the CTC surgical routine.

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Phaco Basics

The fundamentals of phacoemulsification for residents and surgeons at the start of their journey.

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Premium IOLs

Premium intraocular lens training: patient selection, calculation and implantation technique.

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CTC surgical center
// Surgical center

High-standard facilities inside Hospital NEO

The CTC is located inside Hospital NEO, in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, offering students a high-standard surgical facility developed to provide excellence, safety and technology throughout the entire training.

The surgical center features international-standard equipment, providing a training experience in a modern, highly technological surgical environment.

Centurion phacoemulsification Leica and Zeiss microscopes 3D visualization
// About us

Three surgeons, one of the world's most complete programs

In 2023, Dr. Sérgio Canabrava launched the first edition of his Advanced Cataract Training Program, which has already trained hundreds of surgeons from many countries. In 2026, he joined Dr. Rodrigo Versiani, of Moderna Clínica NEO, and Dr. Gustavo Temponi to create one of the most complete and advanced surgical training programs in the world. The Center is open to Brazilian and international ophthalmologists and residents.

Dr. Sérgio Canabrava

Dr. Sérgio Canabrava

CTC Founder

Creator of the Advanced Cataract Training Program and of the CTC surgical decision-making protocols.

Dr. Rodrigo Versiani

Dr. Rodrigo Versiani

Moderna Clínica NEO

CTC partner behind the high-standard surgical facilities at Hospital NEO, in Belo Horizonte.

Dr. Gustavo Temponi

Dr. Gustavo Temponi

CTC Preceptorship

Part of the team that makes the CTC one of the most advanced surgical training centers in the world.

Ready to take your cataract surgery further?

Talk to the CTC team to choose your program, or start now by having your videos analyzed with CSAI Mentor.