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Simulating retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) indirect laser treatment using ultra-wide-field images in model eyes

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Simulation has become a well-established tool in modern ophthalmic training [1].

The core skills required for ROP indirect laser treatment are indirect ophthalmoscopy, indentation, focusing an aiming beam and delivering laser via foot pedal in response to visual cues in a crowded environment, all while working on eyes with an axial length of 16–17 mm.

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Fig. 1: Composite figure outlining the construction of each model as discussed in text.

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With thanks to J Brett for his assistance constructing these models.

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All model components were provided and paid for by the authors. Diode laser equipment was loaned from University Hospital Plymouth NHS Trust and Oxford University Foundations NHS Trust.

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  1. Royal Eye Infirmary, University Hospital Plymouth NHS Trust, Plymouth, UK

    Eva Gajdosova, Anthony Ward & Sara Aljareh

  2. Oxford Eye Hospital, Oxford University Foundations NSH Trust, Oxford, UK

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EG: Project design, models design, construction and testing, photography, writing, drafting, revision and approval of final manuscript. AW: Model construction and testing, drafting, revision and approval of final manuscript. SA: Drafting, revision and approval of final manuscript. CKP: Project ideation, ongoing support, drafting, revision and approval of final manuscript.

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Correspondence to Eva Gajdosova.

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Gajdosova, E., Ward, A., Aljareh, S. et al. Simulating retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) indirect laser treatment using ultra-wide-field images in model eyes. Eye 37, 3513–3515 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41433-023-02537-5

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