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ArticleCureus2026

Simulation-Based Training Improves Ophthalmology Resident Confidence in Performing YAG Capsulotomy, Peripheral Iridotomy, and Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty.

Zaid Alsafi, Reshma Sonsale, Mostafa Dowidar, Surinder S Dosanjh, Ahmed Al-Nahrawy, Cordelia McKechnie, Ourania Frangouli, Rahila Zakir

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Article in Cureus, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Zaid AlsafiOphthalmology, Western Eye Hospital, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, GBR.
Reshma SonsaleOphthalmology, Western Eye Hospital, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, GBR.
Mostafa DowidarOphthalmology, Western Eye Hospital, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, GBR.
Surinder S DosanjhOphthalmology, Western Eye Hospital, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, GBR.
Ahmed Al-NahrawyOphthalmology, Western Eye Hospital, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, GBR.
Cordelia McKechnieOphthalmology, Whipps Cross University Hospital, London, GBR.
Ourania FrangouliOphthalmology, Western Eye Hospital, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, GBR.
Rahila ZakirOphthalmology, Western Eye Hospital, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, GBR.

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Abstract

Background and objective Laser-based procedures such as yttrium aluminum garnet (YAG) capsulotomy, peripheral iridotomy (PI), and selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) are core competencies in ophthalmology, often involving a significant learning curve. This study assessed the impact of a structured simulation training program in improving ophthalmology residents' confidence in performing YAG capsulotomy, PI, and SLT in the United Kingdom (UK). Methods A prospective study was conducted involving 40 UK ophthalmology residents in their first two years of training, none of whom had prior laser experience. Residents undertook a blended learning program, composed of e-learning modules, instructional videos, and a hands-on workshop using SimulEYE

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acute angle closuremedical educationphacoemulsification cataract surgeryprimary open-angle glaucomasimulation in medical education

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PMID42181348
PMCPMC13197864

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