EyeSi Opthalmoscope

Training of retinal examinations and diagnostic skills

The Eyesi^® Direct Ophthalmoscope simulator uses virtual reality to deliver an innovative new way of teaching the diagnostic skill of direct ophthalmoscopy. Eyesi^® Direct is handled exactly the same way as its real counterpart. Looking through the ocular students can examine virtual patients of varying age and ethnicity.

Compact Simulator Set-Up

The simulator consists of four main components. The ophthalmoscope handpiece with a built-in screen looks and feels like a real ophthalmoscope. The model head represents the patient. The touch screen displays the user interface with patient information and a live view of the examination, and the simulator PC runs the simulator software.

Standardized curriculum for medical education

The case database of Eyesi^® Direct contains a selection of clinically relevant variations of the retina. With a didactically structured curriculum the simulator offers medical schools and students a standardized method for self-guided training.

Computer-based assessment

Trainees receive immediate, objective feedback after each virtual eye exam, for example on light exposure, the area of the retina surface actually examined, completeness of findings and correctness of diagnoses. All training data is stored on the system for further analysis by the educator.

Courses A and B:

Basic Ophthalmoscope Handling The first two courses teach how to use a direct ophthalmoscope and how to document findings. In course A, students have to examine the retina systematically to find abstract objects. In course B, students have to document the shape, size, and location of objects found on a fundus scheme.

Courses C and D:

Anatomy and Pathologies The third and fourth courses feature a selection of healthy and pathological retinas, based on real patient retinas. Course C teaches anatomical features and pathological signs and provides students with medical background information on every sign found. In course D, signs have to be detected and specified correctly.

*via VrMagic: https://www.vrmagic.com/simulators/simulators/eyesir-direct-ophthalmoscope/