Virtual Reality Vitrectomy Simulator

In this study, a virtual reality vitrectomy simulator is being developed to assist Ophthalmolgy residents in correcting retinal detachments. To simulate this type of surgery, a three dimensional computer eye model was constructed and coupled with a mass-spring system for elastic deformations. Five surgical instruments are simulated including: a pick, blade, suction cutter, laser, and drainage needle. The simulator will be evaluated by a group of fellows and retinal surgeons with a subjective Cooper-Harper survey commonly used for ight simulators. 1 Background

• Type: Conference
• Year: 1998
• Where: MICCAI
• Authors: Paul F. Neumann, Lewis L. Sadler, Jon Gieser
• Keywords: Medical Imaging, MICCAI 1998, Ophthalmolgy Residents, Reality Vitrectomy Simulator, Retinal Detachments