Following the success in Barcelona and Copenhagen, the ESCRS Simulation Training Lab will again give Ophthalmologist in training or early career Ophthalmologists a unique opportunity and experience to test and learn from the industry!
Participation to this training lab is subject to a reservation fee of €50 + applicable VAT.
Participation is on a “first come-first served” basis. The supporting partners are Haag-Streit, HelpMeSee and Thea.
Haag-Streit & Thea
The ESCRS Simulation Training Lab is ideally suited for Ophthalmologist in training or early career Ophthalmologists who aspire to become proficient at cataract surgery. This intensive course is 2.5 hrs in duration and split into 2 sections:
- Section #1 is 75 minutes in duration and begins with the Thea dry lab. During the Thea dry lab you will have mentors present to assist as you train with artificial eyes to learn essential skills such as suturing and Capsulorhexis.
- Section #2 is 75 minutes in duration and will be dedicated to intensive training using the Eyesi surgical simulator. With a dedicated mentor at each simulator trainees will undertake a carefully constructed course designed to help you acquire the skills to perform all the key intraocular steps of cataract surgery.
The ESCRS Simulation Training Lab is very popular and training slots are expected to fill quickly so register for your preferred time slot early.
HelpMeSee
Experience Simulation-based Cataract Surgery Training with HelpMeSee
Step into the future of cataract surgery education with the immersive and instructor-led HelpMeSee Simulation-based Training Program. Whether you’re interested in Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgery (MSICS) or Phacoemulsification (Phaco), our seasoned instructors will guide you through a structured, hands-on training session using the award-winning HelpMeSee Eye Surgery Simulator.
The HelpMeSee Difference
- Learn in a risk-free virtual environment where you can build skills through repetition and immediate feedback before entering the OR.
- Receive personalized coaching from experienced cataract surgery instructors throughout your session and objective feedback from the training platform.
- Experience proficiency-based training methodology, designed to develop surgical confidence before transitioning to live surgery.
- Practice essential cataract surgery techniques using realistic haptic technology that recreates the tactile feel of surgery.
Choose Your 75-Minute Training Experience:
MSICS Simulation Experience
Develop foundational Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgery skills, including:
- Cautery
- Paracentesis and viscoelastic injection
- Scleral groove creation
- Tunnel dissection
- Keratome entry
- Capsulorrhexis
- Additional MSICS techniques as time permits
Phaco Simulation Experience
Practice key Phacoemulsification surgical steps, including:
- Cautery
- Paracentesis and viscoelastic injection
- Trenching
- Nucleus division
- Phacoemulsification
- Cortex removal
- Intraocular lens (IOL) implantation
- Additional advanced techniques as time permits
Each session begins with a brief introduction to the simulator and the HelpMeSee competency-based training approach before moving into guided, hands-on practice.
Space is limited. Reserve your preferred training session early to experience one of the most advanced simulation-based cataract surgery training platforms available today.