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 […]
Every June, Cataract Awareness Month draws attention to the leading cause of blindness worldwide—cataract—and the life-changing power of timely surgical intervention. Cataract affects more than 20 million people globally, with
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
A paradigm shift has occurred recently in ophthalmology education. Training programs are moving away from the exclusive use of apprenticeship models in the operating room in favor of incorporating simulators
The landscape of ophthalmic surgical training is evolving, and the role of simulation-based training has never been more critical. As the global burden of cataract-related blindness grows, so does the
HelpMeSee appears on Empowered with Meg Ryan, sharing solutions to the global cataract blindness crisis. Watch the episode airing nationwide in April.
One hundred million people are suffering from cataract blindness or vision impairment due to many factors, including the global shortage of surgeons. Despite being a treatable condition, millions remain blind
Using the same training innovations that have made aviation one of the safest industries, HelpMeSee is tackling a global health crisis affecting 20 million people worldwide.
Jim Ueltschi, founder, chairman, and treasurer of HelpMeSee—the WATS 2025 charitable partner—explained how standardised simulation training, which transformed aviation safety, is now being used to combat widespread cataract blindness.
Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgery (MSICS) is recognized as a transformative technique for cataract extraction, particularly in low-resource settings. As the demand for cataract surgery continues to rise globally due
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HelpMeSee es una organización sin ánimo de lucro 501(c)(3) registrada en Estados Unidos. La misión de HelpMeSee es erradicar la ceguera evitable por cataratas en todo el mundo. Lo conseguimos a través de un programa innovador y escalable de formación en cirugía de cataratas basado en la simulación. Nuestro programa abarca la cirugía manual de cataratas con incisión pequeña (MSICS), el curso de formación basado en la simulación de facoemulsificación, el curso de formación basado en la simulación de sutura y cursos complementarios. Estas ofertas permiten a los profesionales de la visión perfeccionar sus habilidades, dominar procedimientos vitales y destacar en oftalmología. Nos dedicamos a devolver la visión a las personas con discapacidad visual grave y ceguera inducida por cataratas en todo el mundo.
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