Simulation of neodymium:YAG posterior capsulotomy for ophthalmologists in training.
J Cataract Refract Surg
; 40(2): 175-8, 2014 Feb.
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ABSTRACT
UNLABELLED We describe a new method for training ophthalmologists to perform a neodymiumYAG (NdYAG) posterior capsulotomy. Our model consists of an artificial anterior chamber that can be adjusted to fit any laser instrument and houses an intraocular lens (IOL). The posterior surface of the IOL is coated with a crust simulating posterior capsule opacification (PCO). This model PCO reacts similarly to real PCO when the NdYAG laser is applied to it. It creates conditions simulating near-real posterior capsulotomy and has been used successfully to train 3 novice residents who had not performed the procedure. The model is simple, reusable, and inexpensive. We believe it may be a valuable tool in training ophthalmologists to perform an NdYAG posterior capsulotomy. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE Neither author has a financial or proprietary interest in any material or method mentioned.
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Geral
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Oftalmologia
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Lasers de Estado Sólido
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Opacificação da Cápsula
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Capsulotomia Posterior
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Internato e Residência
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Modelos Anatômicos
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Cataract Refract Surg
Assunto da revista:
OFTALMOLOGIA
Ano de publicação:
2014
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Article