Impact of Donor, Host, and Surgical Parameters on High Endothelial Cell Density More Than 5 Years after Penetrating Keratoplasty.

Objectives: To investigate the correlation between postoperative endothelial cell loss (ECL) and donor, host, and surgical parameters, and to assess the clinical impact of maintaining a high endothelial cell density (ECD) of ≥ 1500 cells/mm 5 years after penetrating keratoplasty (PKP).

Methods: This retrospective cohort study included 216 eyes with 5 years of follow-up, of which 94 had annual visits, and who underwent normal-risk elective PKP for noninfectious indications by one corneal microsurgeon (B. S.

Simulator-Based Versus Traditional Training of Fundus Biomicroscopy for Medical Students: A Prospective Randomized Trial.

Introduction: Simulation training is an important component of medical education. In former studies, diagnostic simulation training for direct and indirect funduscopy was already proven to be an effective training method. In this prospective controlled trial, we investigated the effect of simulator-based fundus biomicroscopy training.

Leadership in ophthalmology training : Opportunities and risks of medical specialist education.

Medical specialist training requires constant improvement and adaptation of the contents to the current situation. Nowadays, young physicians have the opportunity to select among the most renowned institutions and can choose the one most qualified for their training. Hospitals on the other hand still have the desire to recruit highly qualified physicians for their resident programs, which requires a good, well-rounded and reliable offer by the department under good leadership.

[Leadership in ophthalmology training : Opportunities and risks of medical specialist education].

Medical specialist training requires constant improvement and adaptation of the contents to the current situation. Nowadays, young physicians have the opportunity to select among the most renowned institutions and can choose the best qualified for their training. Hospitals on the other hand still have the desire to recruit highly qualified physicians for continuing education, which requires a good, well-rounded and reliable offer by the department under good leadership.