Our Innovative Education
Educational Resources
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- Cataract Instrument Tray - University of Iowa
- Cataract Surgery for Greenhorns - MedRounds
- Cataract Videos - Eyetube
- Cataract Master - American Academy of Ophthalmology
Tutorials
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Publications
Wet Lab Facility
Our surgical and educational technologies aim to revolutionize not only patient care, but also how we teach eye surgery to our residents and even to more experienced surgeons hoping to acquire new techniques.
OphSET is home to a modern six-station state-of-the-art wet lab facility with an additional instructor station. In the wet lab, trainees can access the latest surgical technology for a lifelike surgical training experience, with expert surgeons providing instruction in instrument manipulation and surgical technique.
The wet lab training environment is one of the tools at the core of OphSET. A central aspect of the wet lab is to simulate operating room conditions so that the student can experience anatomical conditions and use of equipment in surgical procedures. OphSET utilizes a dynamic surrounding, where students can work in three-dimensional stereoscopic vision and collaborate with their colleagues to promote a higher level of learning.
Trainee Impact
“The wet lab has served as an incredibly valuable resource. I have made use of it every year of residency from learning basic wound creation and suturing to advanced surgical techniques. The faculty have also done an excellent job integrating their teaching with the available resources. Before performing my first trabeculectomy I was able to go in with the faculty who would be staffing my cases and demonstrate my knowledge and ability to carry out the steps on a pig eye which provided them more confidence that I would be able to complete upcoming cases in the OR. We had an advanced cataract course a few months back where I was able to practice placing iris hooks and other maneuvers for complex cataracts. I had not had a chance to do in the OR yet. A few weeks after I had a cataract surgery requiring placement of iris hooks and I felt much more comfortable and fluid placing them for the first time in the OR due to practice in the wet lab.”
--Dr. Jasdeep Sabharwal, Wilmer Residency Class of 2022
“The wet lab has been invaluable in helping me practice my cataract and suturing skills in a safe environment. It has also been a great way to gain familiarity with new instruments and techniques (ex. different types of MIGS, MiLoop, etc.). We are certainly lucky to have this as a part of our training!”
--Dr. Angela Gauthier, Wilmer Residency Class of 2022”
“The wetlab has had a tremendous impact on my surgical education. One thing I never realized as a medical student was how hard microsurgery was going to be. It was only through many hours of practice in the wetlab that I finally started feeling more comfortable in the operating room, whether it was suturing, capsulorhexis or phacoemulsification, the wet lab helped prepare me for success!”
--Dr. Bo Wang, Wilmer Residency Class of 2022