Abstract
Objective:
Develop a training model for corneal surgery using grapes.
Methods:
Grapes were used as structures that mimic the size of the human eyeball, covered with latex materials, simulating the practice of corneal surgery using a videomagnification system. Eight simple stitches were performed. The surgical time was evaluated.
Results:
25 simulations were carried out as the model described. The mean time taken for the raffia was 34.56 ± 5.79 minutes. The analysis of the correlation between the time and the order of the surgeries showed a reduction in the confection time.
Conclusion:
The ophthalmic training model using grapes proved to be capable of simulating the basic stages of microsurgery suture training.
Keywords:
Education, medical; Training; Low cost technology; Video recording; Animal use alternatives