News and notices. April 28, 2014

7 tasks every cataract surgeon must master

Training in cataract surgery is one of the key factors needed to ensure high quality cataract surgery with good visual outcomes and patient satisfaction. The training has to impart the right skills to the right person by the right trainer and in the right environment.

This article from the journal introduces the seven tasks a cataract surgeon is expected to master during training before discussing some key planning and management aspects of delivering the training: length and content, auditing procedures, certification of training and facilities needed.

Training a cataract surgeon