Haag-Streit has announced the release of the Eyesi Indirect ROP Laser Module. Following successful sneak previews at ESCRS 2025, the product made its official debut at the World ROP Congress in Florence, Italy (December 4-5, 2025).
With this additional module for the Eyesi Indirect ROP Simulator, trainee doctors learn the skills to perform effective laser therapy – the most common treatment for severe Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP). Peripheral laser photocoagulation (“laser therapy”) targets abnormal blood vessel growth by placing laser burns in the affected retinal area. Similarly to ROP screening, it’s a demanding procedure that isn’t only tricky to learn – it’s very time-consuming for experts to teach.
Through the release of this new module, trainees can now learn all the skills required not only to diagnose – but treat – ROP. Carrying out laser therapy is a complex task involving the simultaneous alignment and manipulation of multiple instruments. With the help of the laser tasks, trainees learn how to “fire” the laser accurately, and how to optimize parameters such as power, pulse duration, and intervals.
The new laser therapy courseware starts with exercises on how to focus and aim the laser beam. This is followed by courses to help trainees laser in the periphery, choose the correct laser settings (duration and power), and use the laser in pulsed mode with an optimal interval between shots. Mirroring real-life scenarios, trainees learn how to treat ROP – beginning with smaller areas, as well as the complete retina.
During the training, users learn to master the optimum number and position of laser burns – too close together and the retina can be damaged; too far apart, then the VEGF signal molecule is still produced in the untreated area and the abnormal blood vessel growth continues. After the simulated treatment, trainees receive a comprehensive, objective evaluation of the treated area and are appraised on their laser application versus various assessment criteria. Evaluated parameters are, for example, the delivered laser energy, the number of shots, and the completeness of the defined treatment area.
A new online medical course complements the practical simulator courses, offering essential background information on types of lasers and their settings, optimal placement, and color of laser spots, as well as patient preparation and laser application techniques. Additionally, trainees will receive an overview of alternative pharmacologic and surgical treatment options.
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