The Value Of Trypan Blue Dye In The Training Of Ophthalmology Resident Doctors Hands On Capsulotomy

Abstract

This study was carried out to evaluate the value of trypan blue dye in the training of resident doctors in ophthalmology to perform capsulotomy, on important step in cataract extraction. Eight resident were randomized into 2 groups of 4 each. One group used trypan blue while the other group did not. In the trypan blue group, 2 residents (50%) were able to perform satisfactory capsulotomy at first try, one (25%) at second try and the last (25%) was successful at third try. In the group that did not used trypan blue, one (25%) was successful at second try, one (25%) was successful at third try while the remaining 2 (50%) were unable to perform capsulotomy satisfactorily after the third try. Trypan blue made capsulotomy less difficult and more exciting to junior resident doctors thus reducing the slope of the learning curve in capsulotomy.

Keywords: Capsulotomy, trypan blue, resident doctors, learning curve.

Journal of Mining and Geology Vol. 5 (1&2) 2006: pp. 73-76