Nepal, May 6 -- The BP Koirala Lions Center for Ophthalmic Studies at Maharajgunj says it better equipped now to handle ophthalmic surgical education in Nepal, with the introduction of the EyeSi Phaco and Retina Surgery Simulator.

The virtual reality (VR)-based training system allows ophthalmology residents and surgeons to practice and refine their skills in cataract and retina surgery.

The Center stated that the machine was recently purchased at a cost of Rs 30 million.

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According to Dr Ashish Raj Pant, a professor and ophthalmologist at the Center, this equipment is used in internationally renowned universities. Similar robotic surgery equipment is use...