Dr.ASHISH AHUJA, Dr.ASHISH AHUJA, Dr. HIMALI KAPANIA
Abstract
Endoscope assisted ophthalmic surgery has not yet been widely adopted due to its prohibitive cost. We discuss a low cost video endoscope simulator which can be used to train surgeons. We used commercially available model eyes ( used for retinal laser simulation) and an endoscopic camera ( for android, available on leading e-commerce websites) to build an endoscopic simulator for the eye . The device has an inbuilt light source and is easy to use.We used the endoscope camera to capture images inside the model eye . We also used the device to visualise the optic nerve in a goat’s eye in wetlab.We feel the low cost endoscope simulator could be used to train surgeons in endoscopic eye surgery. Our simulator can inspire innovation in endoscope technology to reduce its cost and increase its usage.
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