THROUGH THE SCOPE

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 progress through observation of experienced surgeons to...

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 alternative. Although the value of learning MSICS...

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 (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...

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....

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...

Cataract surgery is an intricate procedure that requires years of training and skills acquisition. Although traditional training methods such as theoretical instruction, observation, and hands-on surgical experience are critical, advancements in simulation-based...

Individuals with cataract-related vision loss or blindness may mistakenly believe that their condition is permanent. The truth is, however, cataract surgery can restore sight in the cataract blind, and it is one of the safest and most effective ocular procedures...

Virtual reality–based surgical simulation-based training is a win-win for residents and residency program directors. It can be used to teach vital surgical skills…