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Virtual Reality-Based Medical Education in Ophthalmology: A Scoping Review
- Virtual reality (VR) is making strides in medical education, promising innovative teaching methods, particularly in ophthalmology.
- A scoping review mapped current VR applications in ophthalmology education, showing a focus on surgical training over other areas.
- The review highlighted gaps in VR use among students, healthcare personnel, and patients, suggesting the need for broader applications.
- Future research should explore expanding VR to enhance diagnostic skills, patient education, and interdisciplinary collaboration in ophthalmology.
- VR has been predominantly utilized for surgical training, especially for residents, signaling untapped potential in other educational aspects and for different learner groups.
- Challenges include limited sources, variability in VR systems, and a bias towards positive outcomes, warranting caution in interpreting the findings.
- Future studies should focus on standardized assessment metrics for VR training, long-term skill retention assessment, and broader implementation in healthcare settings.
- VR technology could transform ophthalmology education by enhancing diagnostic skills, patient care, and interdisciplinary collaboration, benefiting both learners and patients.
- Immediate steps suggested include integrating VR into medical school curricula, offering VR-based training at conferences, and educating clinicians on VR applications in diagnostics.
- Taking these steps would harness the full potential of VR in improving both training experiences and patient care in ophthalmology.
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