Eyesi Surgical offers an immersive environment for training of surgical steps. Through the simulator's OR microscope, trainees see the virtual surgical field in stereo and high resolution while operating with lifelike surgical instruments. Just as in real surgery, discreet instrument movements are required to avoid undue wound stress, loss of viscoelastic, or diminished red reflex. The highly realistic simulation of interaction with tissue in real-time increases trainees’ surgical experience—without risk for real patients.

Eyesi Surgical comes with preinstalled courseware. Starting with basic skills, the embedded courses lead trainees step-by-step to proficiency. Simulator training enables residents to practice their microsurgical skills repetitively until they reach a standard skill level. Propaedeutic medical online courses, available on the VRmNet web portal, complement the practical training with Eyesi Surgical. Eyesi Surgical allows residents to gain surgical experience independent from patient flow and hospital routine.

At the end of each task, Eyesi Surgical presents trainees with a detailed performance summary. Various parameters relating to instrument and microscope handling, surgical efficiency, and tissue treatment are recorded by the training system. The detailed feedback allows trainees to improve their skills systematically. The evidence-based assessment provided by Eyesi Surgical allows educators to monitor their residents’ training progress over time. Based on the training reports, training content can be tailored individually. The VRmNet web portal enables educators to check on their classes’ current training status at a glance, and manage courses accordingly
 

The Eyesi cataract courses include surgery training modules for capsulorhexis, hydro dissection, phaco, irrigation/aspiration, and IOL insertion as well as complications management. Abstract simulation tasks repeat and reinforce microsurgical motor skills, microscope handling, proper pivoting at the incision, and understanding of spatial boundaries. 

For training of posterior segment surgery, the Eyesi Surgical platform can be equipped with a vitreoretinal interface set. The OCULUS SDI®/BIOM® hardware mimic is operated just like a real BIOM in the operating room, and the complex interactions of auxiliary optics are accurately reproduced. Residents learn depth perception in the eye, precise usage of instruments, and correct OR machine settings.

VRmNet is a web-based service for networked Eyesi simulators offering online courses for trainees and administration tools for educators as well as benefits for operation and service. The personalized VRmNet dashboard can be accessed online from any computer or mobile device.