Trabeculectomy Training: Review of Current Teaching Strategies

• Main Authors: Walkden A, Au L, Fenerty C
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Dove Medical Press 2020-01-01
• Series: Advances in Medical Education and Practice
• Subjects: trabeculectomy training; ophthalmic surgical skills training; simulated surgical training; simulated trabeculectomy training; trabeculectomy surgical training
• Online Access: https://www.dovepress.com/trabeculectomy-training-review-of-current-teaching-strategies-peer-reviewed-article-AMEP

Andrew Walkden,1,2 Leon Au,1,2 Cecilia Fenerty1,2 1Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, Manchester University Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK; 2Medical Academic Health Sciences Centre, University of Manchester, Manchester, UKCorrespondence: Andrew WalkdenManchester Royal Eye Hospital, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9WL, UKTel [phone]Email [e-mail]: The aim of this paper is to introduce readers to potential strategies available for teaching trabeculectomy surgery. Trainee surgical outcomes and various surgical simulation techniques are discussed, with suggestions on how to measure progress and consideration of relevant educational theories.Keywords: trabeculectomy training, ophthalmic surgical skills training, simulated surgical training, simulated trabeculectomy training, trabeculectomy surgical training