Thames Valley Subspecialty Simulation Course

The deanery runs full day simulation training courses focusing on different subspecialties for deanery trainees. These are usually held at the Alcon Academy in Camberley (though location may vary) and form part of regular deanery teaching.
The next course is on cataract surgery.

Location: Variable
Timing: TBC, last on 4th September 2023
Cost: Free

Dry Lab

Comprises tabletop microscopes, suture kits, simulation model eyes, etc. to practice suturing, capsulorhexis, IOL procedures, squint surgery, glaucoma procedures, trauma repair etc.
Location: Oxford Eye Hospital; Stoke Mandeville Hospital
Target: TV ophthalmology trainees
Timing: Year round
Cost: Free

EYESi Cataract Surgery Simulator

Location: Stoke Mandeville Hospital
Target: FY1 and above
Timing: Year round
Cost: Free
Contact: Mr Christopher King (Consultant Ophthalmologist, SMH Interim College Tutor) via deepti.arora@nhs.net to book and/or arrange induction session

Microscopes

9 microscopes (as well as model eyes and suture kits) are available for loan to ophthalmology trainees based at Stoke Mandeville Hospital who are interested in home-based simulation practice.
Timing: Year round
Cost: Free
Contact: Mr Christopher King

National Courses and Resources

Royal College of Ophthalmologists

OST curriculum-based simulation courses run by RCOphth trainers are periodically advertised throughout the year. This may include:
• Cornea Curriculum Course
• IOL Fixation Course