What if you could rehearse your next complex cataract case a hundred times—before ever stepping into the OR?  In a new featured video, world-renowned cataract surgeon and educator Dr. Uday […]

When it comes to cataract surgery, one principle is clear: the quality of training directly impacts patient outcomes. Yet across the globe, cataract surgeons receive vastly different levels of preparation

Virtual reality (VR) surgical simulation has not only been validated for ophthalmic surgical training,1-4 but it is increasingly used to provide an immersive, risk-free learning environment for ophthalmologists to practice

In ophthalmic education, few experiences are as immersive and transformative as simulation-based training, especially when it’s delivered with personal connection and expert guidance. At the Instituto Mexicano de Oftalmología (IMO)

Cataract surgery is a procedure where precision matters most—and where the margin for error is razor-thin. Virtual reality (VR) simulation-based cataract surgery training is quickly redefining how cataract specialists master

https://youtu.be/jynV-FIIJv4 Across Sub-Saharan Africa, the burden of cataract blindness remains high. Cataract is the leading cause of blindness in the region, yet the number of trained cataract specialists falls far

We are amid a global cataract crisis. A clouding of the eye’s natural lens, cataracts are treatable with a surgical procedure, yet they lead to significant visual impairment and even

Being a cataract specialist can feel isolating. Cataract surgeons function in a high-pressure environment which demands precision with high expectations on surgical outcomes. Having a support system makes a real

Simulation-based training is changing  the way cataract surgery is taught. By offering a risk-free, controlled environment to practice surgical procedures, refine techniques, and receive objective feedback, this training method is

Simulation-based training is reshaping how ophthalmologists, especially those performing cataract surgery, develop and refine their surgical skills. While traditional apprenticeship models still play a role in surgical education, the limitations