In a groundbreaking collaboration among the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, and CIME, a novel “Dissection of the Eye" workshop was conducted.
Residents from ophthalmology and pathology were paired in order to improve communication between surgeons and pathologists, joined by faculty members from both departments; Dr. Sidra Arshad, Dr. Khurram Minhas, and Dr. A Sami Memon. Led by Dr. M Bilal Malik, Chief Resident of Ophthalmology, the session aimed to master eye dissection and measurement techniques in accordance with best practices internationally.
Participants learned to measure globe dimensions, mark extra-ocular and intra-ocular landmarks, and perfect blade dissecting methods on formaldehyde preserved goat eyes. They utilized an array of tools – blades, micro-scissors, forceps, and callipers – to perfect these critical skills in a simulated environment.
Dr. Arsalan Ahmed, Section Head Histopathology, praised the organizers and celebrated the simulation activity as a groundbreaking collaboration between two interdisciplinary teams, creating an innovative educational tool beneficial for residents and junior faculty. This inaugural simulation-based teaching exercise signifies a promising beginning, sparking anticipation for numerous forthcoming workshops.
Dr. Karim Damji, Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, praised the collaboration, highlighting its potential to enhance understanding across disciplines and generate knowledge and heightened interest in the sub-specialized field of Ocular Pathology.
The lab offered residents hands-on experience critical for accurate diagnosis and surgical skills, fostering interdisciplinary cooperation for future eye care advancements. This novel simulation-based workshop adds to a growing list of procedural wet lab curriculum offered by the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences which includes phacoemulsification, manual small incision cataract surgery, glaucoma tube implant, and corneal sutures.
This innovative workshop served as a testament to the transformative potential of simulation-based education, highlighting its instrumental role in shaping competent healthcare professionals. The collaboration's success serves as a beacon, illuminating the path for future interdisciplinary initiatives aimed at enhancing patient care through enriched education and collaboration.
