ESCRS - PO1113 - Use Of 1 Minute Videos To Teach Anterior Segment Examination

Use Of 1 Minute Videos To Teach Anterior Segment Examination

Published 2024 - 42nd Congress of the ESCRS

Reference: PO1113 | Type: Free paper | DOI: 10.82333/pzg8-3a86

Authors: Matt Maguire 1 , Monty Gwynne* 2 , Pranesh Balasubramaniam 1

1Education ,Moorfields Eye Hospital,London,United Kingdom, 2Medical Education ,University College London,London,United Kingdom

Purpose

To utilise the increasing presence of social media and short 1 minute educational videos in medical/ophthalmic education 

Setting

University/undergraduate setting 

Methods

Medical student undergraduates were surveyed on their ability to assess the anterior chamber depth with and without a slit lamp and pen torch. 

Students were then shown a 1 minute video on a social media platform and resurveyed.

The 1 minute video discussed key clinical skills that will allow ophthalmologists or other allied health care professionals to assess anterior chamber depth

Video available 

Results

All participants reported increased confidence on anterior chamber depth assessment. 
All participants reported using social media as a resource for medical and ophthalmic education. 

Conclusions

Social media is a medium increasingly used for medical and ophthalmic education 

This presents a unique and evolving opportunity for teaching, using short, clear and concise learning points. 

Participants confidence in clinical examination is improved after watching videos. 

This approach can be used extensively for a wide range of ophthalmic learning points