The Eyesi Indirect Ophthalmoscope ROP Simulator (Eyesi Indirect ROP) is a mixed reality simulator that offers a highly immersive training environment for proper device handling. The simulator enacts every relevant aspect of the real examination scenario. It consists of a head-mounted stereo display representing an ophthalmoscope, a patient model head with eyes, and mimics of lenses and a scleral depressor. The user is presented with an immersive 3D simulation of the patient; the indirect ophthalmoscope mimic, the handheld lens, and the patient’s eye must be aligned exactly to visualize the retina. To add to an immersive, close-to-life environment, the eyes can be indented and tilted into different directions using the scleral depressor. The effect of the manipulation is simulated in real time.

Eyesi Indirect ROP は、aggressive ROP、プラス疾患、網膜剥離を含むさまざまな段階の網膜症を持つ仮想患者を特徴とする、標準化され、教育的に構造化されたカリキュラムを提供します。このカリキュラムは、「デバイス操作と解剖学」セクションから始まり、眼科検査の基本と眼内での位置の把握に焦点を当てます。第二段階である「ROP検査」セクションでは、ROPの特徴を学び、未熟児網膜症の「国際分類」に基づいて異なるゾーンとステージを識別する方法を習得します。研修生は、ROPのスクリーニングおよび治療に関する自国のガイドラインにも慣れ親しむことができます。VRmNetプラットフォームで提供されるオンラインコースは、医学的な背景を提供し、シミュレータでの実践的なトレーニングを補完します。

The Eyesi Indirect ROP provides both trainee and educators with a detailed assessment of examination and classification skills. Evaluated parameters are, for example, the light exposure, completeness of the retinal area examined, completeness and correctness of findings, appropriate use of indentation, or examination time. With the combination of a standardized curriculum and the computer-based evaluation, the training system can ensure that each trainee reaches a standard performance level.

For trainees, the web based VRmNet dashboard offers access to their current training status and courses on the medical background. Furthermore, they find their personal findings library for recap of learning content. The VRmNet dashboard can be accessed online from any computer or mobile device.

Numerous studies have validated the training concepts of training simulators by Haag-Streit Simulation and have proven that beginners, residents, and experienced doctors benefit from simulator training.