SynthesisFrontiers in medicine2026
Impact of extended reality (XR) simulation on ophthalmology training outcomes: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis.
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- Commentary: Impact of extended reality (XR) simulation on ophthalmology training outcomes: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Article
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Abstract
Background: Extended reality (XR) simulation offers repeatable, risk-free practice for ophthalmic training. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to quantify its effects on training outcomes. Methods: We searched MEDLINE (PubMed), Embase, Web of Science Core Collection, and Cochrane CENTRAL from inception to February 6, 2026. Risk of bias was assessed using RoB 2 (randomized trials) and ROBINS-I (non-randomized studies), and certainty of evidence was evaluated with GRADE. Statistical analysis was performed using Stata 15. Results: Thirty-two studies (1,572 trainees) were included. XR training significantly reduced overall intraoperative complications (OR = 0.72; 95% CI, 0.63-0.82; Conclusions: Extended reality (XR) simulation training can enhance ophthalmic surgical technical performance and procedural efficiency, reduce the risk of intraoperative complications, and improve trainees' operative confidence. These findings provide an evidence-based foundation for the design and optimization of ophthalmology training curricula. Future studies should further investigate the value of XR technologies in non-cataract procedures and in the development of non-technical skills. Systematic trial registration: https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/, identifier: CRD420261288204.
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