Nigeria inaugurates first cataract surgery simulation centre

Tribuneonlineng | 18-06-2026 03:35pm |

Nigeria has inaugurated the HelpMeSee Simulation-Based Cataract Surgery Training Centre at the Eleta Eye Institute in Ibadan, marking a significant advancement in the country's efforts to combat avoidable blindness. This facility is designed to enhance the training of ophthalmic surgeons through simulation-based techniques, thereby improving surgical outcomes for cataract patients. The establishment of this centre is expected to contribute to the reduction of cataract-related blindness in Nigeria, providing a vital resource for healthcare professionals in the region.

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