The ROP procedure. [Image courtesy of AAO/FundamentalVR]The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), in partnership with FundamentalVR, today launched a new VR education program.

ROP程序。[图片由AAO/FundamentalVR提供]美国眼科学会（AAO）今天与FundamentalVR合作推出了一项新的VR教育计划。

This initiative aims to harness the power of VR to transform ophthalmic education and surgical training. Supported by a $5 million grant from the Knights Templar Eye Foundation, the platform offers a free and open simulation platform for ophthalmologists and trainees around the world to expand their skill in diagnosing and treating eye diseases and conditions..

这项倡议旨在利用虚拟现实的力量来改变眼科教育和外科培训。该平台由圣殿骑士眼科基金会（Knights Templar Eye Foundation）提供的500万美元资助，为世界各地的眼科医生和受训人员提供了一个免费开放的模拟平台，以扩展他们诊断和治疗眼部疾病和病症的技能。。

According to a news release, FundamentalVR and AAO plan for the first phase to focus on pediatric ophthalmology. Specifically, this phase centers around retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). It addresses the limited opportunities for trainees to learn how to properly examine and treat babies with ROP.

根据一份新闻稿，FundamentalVR和AAO计划将第一阶段的重点放在儿科眼科。具体而言，该阶段以早产儿视网膜病变（ROP）为中心。它解决了受训者学习如何正确检查和治疗ROP婴儿的机会有限的问题。

The VR simulator enables practitioners to diagnose and treat ROP, using techniques including indirect ophthalmoscopy, laser therapy, and intravitreal injections. All of this occurs within an immersive and lifelike virtual environemnt. The simulator offers both independent practice and multi-user guided instruction..

VR模拟器使从业者能够使用间接检眼镜，激光治疗和玻璃体内注射等技术诊断和治疗ROP。所有这些都发生在一个身临其境、栩栩如生的虚拟环境中。该模拟器提供独立练习和多用户指导教学。。

FundamentalVR and AAO plan for the program to expand post-launch to include modules on other key areas of pediatric opthalmology.

FundamentalVR和AAO计划该项目在启动后扩大，以包括儿科眼科其他关键领域的模块。

“ROP is a complex and critical condition to manage, and this program is a significant step forward in equipping ophthalmologists with the skills they need to help deliver better patient outcomes,” said Richard Vincent, co-founder and CEO of FundamentalVR. “By utilizing VR technology, we’re giving ophthalmologists the tools to learn and practice safely, accelerating their expertise and confidence while ultimately reducing complications in infants at risk of blindness.”.

FundamentalVR联合创始人兼首席执行官理查德·文森特（Richard Vincent）表示：“ROP是一种复杂而关键的管理条件，该计划是向眼科医生提供所需技能以帮助改善患者预后迈出的重要一步。”。“通过利用VR技术，我们为眼科医生提供了安全学习和实践的工具，加速了他们的专业知识和信心，同时最终减少了失明风险婴儿的并发症。”。