The international forum of ophthalmic simulation: developing a virtual reality training curriculum for ophthalmology

Abstract

Structured and supervised VR training can offer a significant level of skills transfer to novice ophthalmic surgeons. VR training at the earliest stage of ophthalmic surgical training may, therefore, be of benefit.

Update on Simulation-Based Surgical Training and Assessment in Ophthalmology

“…Seventeen trials investigated the efficacy of 7 different models (inanimate or virtual reality), 1 curriculum (structured wet-lab and simulator training), and 1 wet-lab course (animal model; Table 5). 116 found the results to be better than those previously reported in the literature. For assessment of risk of bias using the Cochrane Collaboration's tool, see Figure 3.…”

“…Five trials reached the highest level of validity evidence for 1 or 2 sources by applying multiple measures of reliability (internal structure), investigating the correlation between assessment scores and relevant training level (relation to other variables), or investigating the influence of the assessment, such as how many residents passed the defined competency level required before training in the operating room (consequences). 114,116,123,127,130 One trial investigated 4 different sources of validity, lacking evidence only for quality control of scoring. 130 Efficacy of Training Models.…”

Surgical simulators in cataract surgery training

“…Given the wide distribution of the simulators among training programmes, the IFOS has been established to share the experiences and help utilise simulators in a more efficient way 23. In one study, Saleh et al 23 studied the efficiency of implementing this training programme using a series of modules already validated in previously published studies.…”

“…In one study, Saleh et al 23 studied the efficiency of implementing this training programme using a series of modules already validated in previously published studies. The programme showed a significant improvement in the median scores for all tasks, in addition to the overall score of the trainees.…”

“…Saleh et al 23 conducted a study that aimed to investigate the efficiency of implementing a training programme that had been established by the International Forum of Ophthalmic Simulation (IFOS) using the EYESi simulator. A total of 16 novice surgeons were scored on three single handed tasks (cataract navigation training, cataract anti-tremor training, and capsulorhexis training) and one bi-manual task (cataract cracking and chopping training) on both entry and exit of the programme.…”