Funds raised by ‘Eye Ball’ will see more high-tech tools like ‘Eyesi’ to help doctors
Posted Apr 12, 2016 3:24 pm.
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Some new technology is now helping to train Calgary’s new eye specialists.
Eyesi is a state of the art device that simulates various eye surgery scenarios.
Dr. Chris Hanson heads up the ophthalmology program at the U of C’s Cumming School of Medicine.
According to Hanson, the virtual reality technology allows residents to practice their skills before they operate on a real patient.
“It’s a device that mimics ocular surgery both for cataracts, retina, as well as just giving the residents a basic handle on how the touch and feel of an eye is under the microscope,” said Hanson.
Unfortunately, real donated tissue can only be utilized for a short period. Now, Eyesi is always available.
“This is something residents can use 24 hours a day, seven days a week to hone their skills. It also gives good feedback on surgical skills for residents to improve their techniques and eventually transition them into the operating room.”
The $150,000 device was bought through funds raised by the University Eye Foundation.
The organization is holding a gala April 23rd called The Eye Ball to raise more funds for surgical and training equipment.
For more information, contact The University Eye Foundation. http://tinyurl.com/zzchc3d
