Expanding Opportunities in Ophthalmic Surgical Training

How augmented reality and virtual reality training can mitigate a projected shortage of ophthalmic surgeons.

By: David Broytman, BS, Eric Rosenberg, DO, MScEng

Ophthalmology Management January 1, 2025 Vol 29, Issue January/February 2025 Page(s): 10-12

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Ophthalmology is projected to face a significant workforce shortage by 2035, necessitating innovative training solutions.
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Augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technologies can enhance the efficiency and accessibility of ophthalmic surgical training.
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AR/VR technologies allow students to view surgical procedures from the surgeon's perspective, improving learning outcomes.
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Ethical challenges, including data privacy and equitable access, must be addressed as AR/VR technologies are integrated into ophthalmology.
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The integration of AR/VR in ophthalmology can revolutionize training, patient interaction, and surgical practices in a rapidly evolving medical landscape.

David Broytman

Bio: David Broytman, BS, writes on ophthalmic surgical training, including the use of augmented reality and virtual reality technologies to reduce barriers to surgical education and expand training opportunities in ophthalmology.

Contributions:

https://ophthalmologymanagement.com/issues/2025/januaryfebruary/expanding-opportunities-in-ophthalmic-surgical-training/

Eric Rosenberg

Specialties: Ophthalmology

Bio: Eric Rosenberg, DO, MScEng, is an ophthalmology author whose work includes discussion of augmented reality and virtual reality technologies in ophthalmic surgical education. He has written about how immersive training tools may help reduce barriers to learning complex surgical techniques, including applications in vitreoretinal surgery training.

MScEng

Specialties: Ophthalmology

Bio: MScEng is listed as a coauthor of the Retinal Physician article "Meetings and Conferences in the Metaverse," a 2024 piece focused on virtual collaboration, immersive technologies, and the use of metaverse platforms in ophthalmic meetings and conferences. This authorship places MScEng within an ophthalmology-related professional context involving medical communication and emerging digital approaches to education and collaboration.

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