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miLOOP simplifies cataract surgery training for high-risk cases
Training ophthalmology residents on complicated cataract cases can be, well, complicated. They need to be able to practice surgical maneuvers in a low-stress environment, allowing time for repetition and mastery of technique, so that their execution in the OR will be flawless. Encountering a complication that leads to an adverse outcome can be a devastating experience for a surgeon in the making, and the resulting hit to his or her confidence is a significant setback. Often these residents will become more timid and indecisive, which leads to an increased likelihood (Read more...)