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 Devgan puts the HelpMeSee Eye Surgery Simulator to the test—exploring how this high-fidelity surgical platform with haptic feedback prepares ophthalmologists to perform advanced procedures like capsular tension ring (CTR) insertion with confidence, control, and precision.
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Precision Training That Feels Real
Dr. Devgan begins the video with a detailed walkthrough of a simulated CTR insertion—narrating each step as a trainee uses real instruments in a 3D environment. The lifelike visuals are striking, but what sets the experience apart is how it feels.
“You’re looking through oculars, using both hands. It feels like real surgery,” Dr. Devgan explains. “The forceps, the instruments, the tissue feedback—it’s all lifelike.”
Unlike many VR platforms, the HelpMeSee Eye Surgery Simulator includes haptic feedback that accurately replicates the sensation of real ocular tissue—like capsular bag tension, zonular resistance, and cortex removal. That tactile realism is key to building the fine motor skills essential for delicate maneuvers.
Learn MSICS the Right Way
While phacoemulsification often gets the spotlight, Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgery (MSICS) remains a vital technique—especially in global settings and for complex cases.
HelpMeSee offers a dedicated MSICS training course, guiding learners through each step from scleral tunnel construction to nucleus delivery. The simulation’s tactile accuracy and step-by-step breakdowns make it ideal for mastering this technique, even for surgeons who’ve never seen MSICS performed in the OR.
“If you want to learn MSICS, or expand your skills into complex cases, this is the place to start,” says Devgan.
More Than a Simulator: It’s a Full Teaching System
HelpMeSee is not just a simulation—it’s a comprehensive, instructor-led training program with a standardized curriculum designed by ophthalmic educators and practicing surgeons.
Each course is delivered by seasoned instructors who guide trainees through hundreds of simulated cases while providing:
- Real-time feedback during each simulation
- Video playback of each procedure
- Performance metrics, including time, precision, instrument handling, and error tracking
- Objective scoring against established competency benchmarks
“Every gesture, every movement is tracked,” Devgan explains. “You get instant, data-driven feedback. And you can repeat the scenario as many times as you need—without any risk to patients.”
A Global Standard for Surgical Education
One of the most powerful features of the HelpMeSee Simulation-based Training Program is that it standardizes ophthalmic training across geographies. Whether a trainee is in New York, Nairobi, or New Delhi, they receive the same curriculum, same metrics, and the same opportunity to master cataract surgery—regardless of access to high surgical volumes.
“The progress you make is adapted as you improve,” Devgan notes. “This helps build confident, competent, and safe cataract surgeons with fewer complications.”
Try It Yourself—In Person or Online
The HelpMeSee Simulation-based Training Program is available:
- Upcoming conferences and other global meetings
- Through virtual demos you can experience from your home or institution
- Via multi-day instructor-led courses covering Phaco, MSICS, suturing, complication management, and more
Ready to explore the platform?
➡️ Schedule a free demo at HelpMeSee.org
Final Word from Uday Devgan
“I was genuinely impressed by how realistic it was. This is how you train smarter—and become a safer surgeon. No matter your skill level, HelpMeSee will make you better.”
The future of cataract surgery training is already here—and it’s as close to the real thing as you can get.
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