Hi everyone! I’m an ophthalmology resident in Spain, and I’ve developed a cataract surgery training simulator called CataTrain!
A while ago, I shared a video of one of my first cataract surgeries here. Since then, I’ve performed over 200 in a year! Alongside supervised surgical experience, practising with this device at home and in the operating room has helped me improve much faster.
I built it because I wanted a simple, affordable way to practise more often. Other simulators are waaay to expensive and only incluye a few capsulorrhexis and exercices. In this model I include 100+ capsulorrhexis and multiple free exercises that have helped me develop my surgical skills. Now I’m making it available to other residents around the world who might find it useful too for an afordable 59.90€ price.
I’m sharing a video showing the exercises you can do with it. Happy to answer questions or hear your feedback here, by email at hello@catatrain.com, or on Instagram @cata.train!
http://www.catatrain.com
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