Abstract
Purpose: To describe a new method for training residents in ophthalmology in performing laser retinopexy around retinal breaks, and its practicality. Methods: The simulator consists of a model eye that can be adjusted to fit any laser instrument, with a retinal break created in it. The retinal breaks are made of paper strips and can simulate tears and holes. The simulator is used with a three-mirror lens and real laser instrument. Results: The simulator creates conditions simulating near-real laser retinopexy and has been used successfully in training 3 novice residents who have never performed this procedure before. Conclusions: This simulator is simple, reusable and inexpensive. We believe it may be a valuable instructional tool in training residents in performing laser retinopexy, shorten their learning curve and improve their efficiency it in.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 51-55 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Ophthalmologica |
Volume | 233 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 17 Feb 2015 |
Keywords
- Laser retinopexy
- Retinal break
- Retinal tear
- Simulation