Cost-effective and adaptable cataract surgery simulation with basic technology.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To assess the subjective validity of a cost-effective and adaptable cataract surgery simulation technique using basic technology.

Methods

We devised and filmed a range of simulation techniques that mimic steps of phacoemulsification cataract surgery using various "everyday" basic materials. This video was combined in a "parallel" fashion with live cataract surgery so that all steps of surgery were simulated. Subsequently, we distributed an online subjective validation questionnaire on Google Forms with the embedded simulation video in a generic invitation that was forwarded via email and/or text messages/WhatsApp messenger amongst Ophthalmologists of all grades within our regions (Kent, Surrey and Sussex, London and Wales Postgraduate Deaneries).

Results

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SUBMITTER: Kaur S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8227359 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature