• Br J Ophthalmol · Feb 2014

    Review

    Surgical simulators in cataract surgery training.

    • Shameema Sikder, Khaled Tuwairqi, Eman Al-Kahtani, William G Myers, and Pat Banerjee.
    • Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University, , Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
    • Br J Ophthalmol. 2014 Feb 1; 98 (2): 154-8.

    BackgroundVirtual simulators have been widely implemented in medical and surgical training, including ophthalmology. The increasing number of published articles in this field mandates a review of the available results to assess current technology and explore future opportunities.MethodA PubMed search was conducted and a total of 10 articles were reviewed.ResultsVirtual simulators have shown construct validity in many modules, successfully differentiating user experience levels during simulated phacoemulsification surgery. Simulators have also shown improvements in wet-lab performance. The implementation of simulators in the residency training has been associated with a decrease in cataract surgery complication rates.ConclusionsVirtual reality simulators are an effective tool in measuring performance and differentiating trainee skill level. Additionally, they may be useful in improving surgical skill and patient outcomes in cataract surgery. Future opportunities rely on taking advantage of technical improvements in simulators for education and research.

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