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 trainee’s learning journey.

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

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. 

A significant number of trainees in ophthalmology in India reported that they did not have the opportunities to perform independent cataract surgeries during their training. The lack of uniformity and equal training opportunities across the country warrants a need to re-examine, restructure and reform the surgical training curriculum for ophthalmology in India.

Evaluates simulated surgical outcomes among surgical trainees using the HelpMeSee eye surgery simulator.

Demonstrates the visual representation of surgery on the HelpMeSee eye surgery siimulator was extremely realistic. Showcasing extremely favorable outcomes, the article involves a face, content and structure validity study.

Focuses on developing a risk stratification system that predicts outcomes in patients undergoing cataract surgery. The predictive capability of these learning models was based on a large, real-world cataract surgical data set to determine which patients would benefit most from sight-restoring surgery.

Identifies the lacunae in ophthalmic residency training and highlights how technological tools such as surgical simulators can be incorporated into ophthalmic training with good results.