In July of 2023, Dr. Van C. Lansingh, Chief Medical Officer of HelpMeSee, published a short paper, in which he and the collaborators of the IMO (Mexican Institute of Ophthalmology), an associated training center in Mexico, recommend simulation-based training to reduce the number of cataract surgeries needed to become experienced surgeons, and ensure patient safety
In the last of our series on doctors from Burundi, who have undergone the HelpMeSee training at Wenzhou Medical University, meet Anodine Daliko Nishimwe.Life in Burundi is difficult for many. Eighty percent of the population lives in poverty. Most exist on subsistence…
This study investigates the validity evidence of metrics used for the assessment of surgical skills for Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgery (MSICS) in a virtual reality simulator.
Samuel Kwizera knew he wanted to make a difference in his home of Burundi. He was a General Practitioner in the military and witnessed how bad eye disease and untreated cataracts were in his country. He wanted to do more, so Dr. Kwizera signed up for a class to learn…
HelpMeSee announces global launch of next-generation simulation-based eye surgery training for phacoemulsification With instructor-led sessions and haptic feedback, this first-of-its-kind eye surgery training creates an immersive experience with the look and feel of…
Doctors go into medicine for various reasons but mostly to help people. That is why Vianney Ntakirutimana from the country of Burundi in East Africa went into General Medicine. After taking his medical exams Vianney went into General Practice. Still, after meeting so…
A significant number of trainees in ophthalmology in India reported that they did not have the opportunities to perform independent cataract surgeries during their training. The lack of uniformity and equal training opportunities across the country warrants a need to re-examine, restructure and reform the surgical training curriculum for ophthalmology in India.
HelpMeSee, a global nonprofit that uses virtual reality and simulation-based training to eradicate cataract blindness, has announced a collaboration with Intel Corporation to accelerate its mission and increase access to sight-restoring surgery in developing…
HelpMeSee medical officers partner with Aravind Eye Care System and LV Prasad Eye Institute to publish series highlighting new scientific evidence New scientific evidence demonstrating the value of simulation-based training for cataract surgery has been showcased in a…
Demonstrates the visual representation of surgery on the HelpMeSee eye surgery siimulator was extremely realistic. Showcasing extremely favorable outcomes, the article involves a face, content and structure validity study.
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HelpMeSee is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization registered in the United States. The HelpMeSee mission is to eradicate preventable cataract blindness globally. We achieve this through an innovative, scalable simulation-based cataract surgical training program. Our program covers Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgery (MSICS), Phacoemulsification Simulation-based Training Course (PSTC), Suturing Simulation-based Training Course (SSTC), Complications Management Course (CMC), Phacoemulsification to MSICS Differences Course (PMDC), and MSICS to Phacoemulsification Differences Course (MPDC). These offerings empower eye care professionals to refine their skills, master vital procedures, and excel in ophthalmology. We are dedicated to restoring vision for those with severe visual impairment and cataract-induced blindness worldwide.
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