Confidence in managing open-globe injuries and endophthalmitis: a pre- and postwet-lab training evaluation - Takeaways - MDSpire

Confidence in managing open-globe injuries and endophthalmitis: a pre- and postwet-lab training evaluation

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  • Vegard Asgeir Forsaa

  • Birger Lindtjørn

  • June 17, 2026

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    Wet-lab training significantly improved participants' confidence in managing open-globe injury and endophthalmitis.

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    Confidence in corneal and scleral suturing increased from a median of 1 to 7 immediately after training.

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    Participants maintained a significant level of confidence in endophthalmitis treatment, remaining at a median of 8 six months post-training.

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    The study highlights the importance of wet-lab training in enhancing essential surgical skills for ophthalmology residents.

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    Despite improvements, there remains potential for further enhancement of surgical skills among ophthalmology residents.

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Confidence in managing open-globe injuries and endophthalmitis: a pre- and postwet-lab training evaluation

  • by Vegard Asgeir Forsaa, Birger Lindtjørn

  • June 17, 2026

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