More Than Simulation: The HelpMeSee Approach to Cataract Surgical Training
A comprehensive pre-reading resource, experienced instructors, and individualised, objective assessment of surgeons performance are important components of the HelpMeSee simulation-based training curriculum. Our experience has shown that each of these components play crucial roles in a trainees learning journey.
Competency-Based Training on Eye Surgery Simulator
In this study, Dr Chetan Ahiwalay, Dr Van Charles Lansingh, Dr Akshay Nair, Dr Ashish Bacchav, and Dr Kimaya Chavan investigated the progress of 35 trainees to understand their learning curve based on the performance parameters and the reports generated by the simulator.
A Systematic Review of Competency-based Simulation Training in Ophthalmic Surgery as a Part of Curriculum
Dr. Minal ShahBaldota (MBBS. DO), Dr. Hinaben Patel (Ph.D) and Dr. Van Charles Lansingh (MD, Ph.D, MBA) share their understanding on how simulation-based training has been incorporated into training programs in different parts of the world
Ophthalmic Suture Simulator: Scleral wound suturing using a virtual reality 3D simulator
Dr. Ashish Bacchav and Dr. Van Charles Lansingh discuss suturing, which is the most important skill required in the management of anterior segment trauma. It is essential that ophthalmic professionals practice suturing well before one does suturing in real live surgery. However, there are limited eyes and training opportunities in the post Covid19 world. How will trainees master the basic skill in suturing in case of ocular trauma?
HelpMeSee and USAID partner to train new cataract specialists to provide surgical care for India’s cataract blind
HelpMeSee and USAID partner to train new cataract specialists to provide surgical care for India’s cataract blind — Click to View —
How Many Cataract Surgeries Does it Take to be a Good Surgeon?
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
From General Medicine to Ophthalmology – Anodine Daliko Nishimwe
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…
A Validated Test Developed for Assessment of MSICS Skills Using Virtual Reality Simulation
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.
The MSICS Pioneer of Burundi – Samuel Kwizera
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…
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