A Novel Cost-Effective Simulation Model for Continuous Curvilinear Capsulorhexis.

Introduction: We describe and validate a low-cost simulation model for practicing anterior lens capsule continuous curvilinear capsulorhexis (CCC).

Methods: A simulation model for CCC was developed from widely available low-cost materials. Ophthalmologists attending the annual scientific meeting of the Research Institute of Ophthalmology, Giza, Egypt, were asked to perform a five CCC model task and then anonymously answer a questionnaire that assessed the realism and training utility of the model using a five-point Likert scale (1 = unacceptable, 2 = poor, 3 = acceptable, 4 = favorable and 5 = excellent).

Topical 5-Fluorouracil 1% as Primary Treatment for Ocular Surface Squamous Neoplasia.

Purpose: To determine the efficacy of topical 5-fluorouracil 1% (5-FU) as a primary treatment of ocular surface squamous neoplasia (OSSN).

Design: Retrospective study.

Participants: Topical 5-FU was used as primary therapy in 44 patients with OSSN.