DR. MIMANSAA AGASTI

, Dr.Roshni Mohan

Abstract

Vitreoretina training has been badly affected during COVID times and hence resident & fellow training of lasers and surgery has taken a backfoot. We propose two simple, cost effective,models for Laser(RETILAPP) and vitreoretinal surgery training(RETISURGE). We also discuss the merits of these models.

For the laser model eye we have used a ping pong ball. Retinal diagram has been printed on an A4 sheet using MS Paint and fitted inside the ball and used. For the development of model eyeball for surgery, 3D printing and easily available materials are used to make a cost effective model.

These models are easily available and reproducible in contrast to simulators and wet lab training.Surgical skills like endolaser, stereopsis, hand eye foot coordination, non dominant hand training and flexibility can be achieved as these can be practised with same instruments in OR with a BIOM. Laser training for focal, grid and barrage laser can be attempted & the used film discarded for a new one.