title: Utilizing eye bank eyes and keratoplasty techniques to teach phacoemulsification.
abstract: Learning microsurgery can be a difficult task. Three techniques for practicing phacoemulsification using eye bank eyes, rigid contact lenses, and lamellar keratoplasty are described. These simple methods provide a realistic environment for learning and developing microsurgical skills.
authors.affiliation: University of Toronto, Toronto Hospital, Department of Ophthalmology, Eye Bank of Canada, (Ontario Division).
authors.forename: D S
authors.initials: DS
authors.lastname: Rootman
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Marcovich
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence; D003315:Cornea / Q000601:surgery*; D016039:Corneal Transplantation / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards; D005123:Eye; D005125:Eye Banks; D006801:Humans; D008866:Microsurgery / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards; D009885:Ophthalmology / Q000193:education*; D018918:Phacoemulsification / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards