Cataract Surgery Training - Oftalmo University

Once the surgeon masters the theoretical aspects of the phaco procedure, it is time to develop practical skills. While PowerPoints, videos, and books provide valuable knowledge, nothing compares to hands-on experience. The first step is for the surgeon to plan their path toward becoming self-sufficient in the operating room, considering all possible scenarios they may encounter.

After reviewing the available training options, it is natural for the surgeon to raise their expectations—not only aiming to become skillful but also to develop the mindset and self-assurance needed to enjoy the procedure with confidence.

Oftalmo University Cataract Surgery Training Program

There are several ways to begin training:

Phase 1: Online theoretical fundamentals

This is how most ophthalmologists start familiarizing themselves with surgical techniques, instruments, and phaco devices. Given the known limitations of tissue degradation and cataract texture in traditional models, artificial eyes—such as those used in our program—help minimize these drawbacks and better replicate real surgical scenarios.

Phase 2: Hands on training with Simulation & Wet/Dry Lab

Wet/Dry Lab: This is how most ophthalmologists start familiarizing themselves with surgical techniques, instruments, and phaco devices. Given the known limitations of tissue degradation and cataract texture in traditional models, artificial eyes—such as those used in our program—help minimize these drawbacks and better replicate real surgical scenarios.

Training with Surgery Simulation: As technology advances across industries, surgical simulation has reached a remarkable level of accuracy, providing an immersive experience that is increasingly becoming the optimal method for acquiring skills in both basic and complex scenarios.

Phase 3: Mentored Surgeries with real patients

After a combination of the previous training methods, performing surgeries on real patients is the next natural step. Mentorship in the operating room during the first cases is crucial. Typically, completing between 20 and 40 mentored surgeries marks the final stage in gaining the confidence and competence needed for independent practice.

In our comprehensive cataract program, we encompass all available training options and bundle them with our proven success methodology, which also includes psychological training, nutritional guidelines, and mental focus strategies.

By offering a tailored experience, we enhance the surgeon’s learning curve, no matter their professional stage, achieving a 100% impact.