FIVE QUICK FACTS ABOUT THE TRAILBLAZING EYESi SURGICAL SIMULATOR AT LUTH

1) West Africa’s first EyeSi Surgical Simulator just unveiled at the Guinness Eye Centre, Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), marking a major milestone in ophthalmic surgical training.

2) Project undertaken by the Tunji Oluwolafe Foundation in partnership with the Faculty of Ophthalmology of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria (NPMCN) and LUTH.

3) The simulator provides advanced virtual reality training in phacoemulsification cataract and vitreoretinal surgery, enabling ophthalmologists to sharpen their skills without compromising patient safety.

4) Dr. Tunji Olowolafe enjoined professionals to embrace lifelong learning over certifications, stressing that continuous education and retraining are essential to improving healthcare standards and preventing professional obsolescence.

5) The Gbemisola Olowolafe Centre for Ophthalmic Surgical Simulation is expected to reduce the need for Nigerian ophthalmologists to seek specialised surgical training abroad while positioning Nigeria as a leading hub for ophthalmic education in West Africa.