El impacto de la educación basada en la simulación en la residencia oftalmológica
Residency is the cornerstone of surgical education. Designed to prepare medical students for the rigors of surgery, the intensive program typically relies heavily on an apprenticeship model in which residents
El proyecto Mazava arroja luz sobre la ceguera en Madagascar
HelpMeSee’s Mazava Project trains general practitioners in Madagascar to perform cataract surgeries, addressing the country’s high rate of avoidable blindness. Trainees gain proficiency through simulation-based learning and live surgeries, improving access to eye care in remote areas.
HelpMeSee lanza una iniciativa mundial para combatir la ceguera por cataratas y empoderar a las mujeres de países de renta baja
Cataract blindness is a global socioeconomic crisis, disproportionately affecting women and perpetuating gender inequality and poverty cycles. HelpMeSee’s collaboration with Empowered hosted by Meg Ryan aims to raise awareness and empower women…
El papel de la formación MSICS: Desarrollo de habilidades para el éxito de la facoemulsificación
Phacoemulsification is the predominant cataract surgery technique in the United States. In other parts of the world, especially in low-resource settings, Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgery (MSICS) is a low-cost
Efectos multiplicadores en la Comunidad de la formación en cirugía de cataratas
Around the world, millions of individuals suffer from cataract blindness—a condition that is preventable and treatable. About 90% of those affected by cataract-related visual impairment live in developing countries and have significant geographic and economic hurdles…
Pars Plana Vitrectomy Surgery: What it is, Why It’s Important To Master, and How To Do So
Pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) is a sophisticated surgical technique used for the management of various vitreoretinal disorders by providing access to the posterior segment. Although relatively challenging to master and requiring significant technical skill and…
Mujeres en oftalmología: Superar los obstáculos y adoptar la tecnología
Significant strides have been made to increase the representation of women in medicine. In ophthalmology, specifically, the journey toward gender equity has been fruitful. A 2022 study found that women now make up somewhere between 25% to 30% of all ophthalmologists….
La retroalimentación objetiva maximiza el aprendizaje en el entrenamiento de cirugía ocular con RV
Feedback is a crucial component of cataract surgery training programs. It enables trainees to learn from experienced surgeons how to refine their skills and enhance their performance. Giving and receiving feedback, however, is a delicate balance. Poorly delivered…
El aprendizaje basado en la simulación está impulsando el éxito de la formación oftalmológica
La cirugía de cataratas es un procedimiento complejo que requiere años de formación y adquisición de conocimientos. Aunque los métodos de formación tradicionales, como la instrucción teórica, la observación y la experiencia quirúrgica práctica son fundamentales, los avances en
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