RetiSurge - Enabling “Dry Lab” vitreoretinal surgical training during COVID-19 pandemic |
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| Authors: | Kanika Chhabra Vaibhav Khanna Rajesh Vedachalam Manavi Sindal |
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| Affiliation: | Vitreoretinal Services, Aravind Eye Hospital and Postgraduate Institute of Ophthalmology, Pondicherry, India;1.Cornea Services, Aravind Eye Hospital and Postgraduate Institute of Ophthalmology, Pondicherry, India;2.Clinical Retina and Training, Vitreoretinal Services, Aravind Eye Hospital and Postgraduate Institute of Ophthalmology, Pondicherry, India |
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| Abstract: | The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in reduction of patient volumes in Ophthalmology. With only emergency surgical procedures being performed with few elective surgical procedures, surgical volumes are at an all-time low. This has resulted in decreased surgical training opportunities for trainee surgeons. We developed a simple, cost-effective, 3D printed model eye – RetiSurge – for “Dry Lab” vitreoretinal surgery training. The model incorporates a retinal film that can be changed, making it suitable for multiple uses. The RetiSurge model can be used to practice visualization, instrument manipulation and endolaser photocoagulation. RetiSurge can be sterilized by ethylene oxide and is safe for use inside the operating room. RetiSurge is a simple, cost-effective, and reusable model eye for early training in Vitreoretinal surgery. |
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| Keywords: | COVID-19 dry lab model eye simulator surgical training vitreoretinal surgery |
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