The Caribbean Phaco Fundamental Surgical Course

Learning Phaco By Doing Phaco

Ophthalmology University will offer a holistic surgical teaching methodology for intensive hands-on Phaco fundamentals course with:
1. Dry Lab: Eyesi Surgical Simulation
2. Wet Lab: Centurion Phaco System + Artificial Eyes
3. MindLab: OU inverted learning session for cataract surgery using custom 3D simulations w/ Alcon Ngenuity

Course Schedule

How Simulation Will improve Patient Care?
• Simulation appeals to millennial aged surgeons
• Simulated surgery realistic & has no predefined outcome
• Simulation provides objective feedback
• Systematic use of simulation & OU’s modern surgical teaching methods will train provides Caribbean residents unlimited practice free of risk

The Goals of The Caribbean Phaco Fundamental Course
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Establish for Caribbean residents & practicing Ophthalmologists necessary knowledge of Phaco that allows surgery improve patient care
Provide all residents & practicing Ophthalmologists intensive hands on training of each step of cataract surgery