15th Thessaloniki International Vitreo-Retinal Summer School

Forlini Matteo

 

Forlini Matteo, MD

  • Education:

    • Medical Degree (MD) with Honors, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy.

    • Specialization in Ophthalmology (Residency) with Honors, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia.

  • Fellowships & Training:

    • Extensive surgical training and collaboration with leading international centers, specializing in complex vitreoretinal cases and ocular trauma.

  • Positions:

    • Vitreoretinal Consultant, Department of Ophthalmology, San Marino Hospital (ISS), Republic of San Marino.

    • Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon in Private Practice (Ravenna, Parma, Bologna, Italy).

    • Former Vitreoretinal Consultant, University Hospital of Parma and University Hospital of Modena, Italy.

  • Scientific Activity:

    • Renowned specialist in complex vitreoretinal surgery, anterior segment reconstruction, and management of severe ocular trauma.

    • Innovator in surgical techniques, including the “shaking technique” for macular hole and advanced iris reconstruction methods.

    • Prolific author with over 100 scientific publications in international peer-reviewed journals and several book chapters.

    • Executive Board Member of the Mediterranean Retina Society (MediterRetina) and active member of EVRS, GIVRE, and SOI.

    • Frequent invited speaker, moderator, and award-winning surgical video presenter at major international congresses (EVRS, EURETINA, ESCRS).

  • Languages:

    • Italian, English.