A Wet Lab is a specialized, well-equipped facility where ophthalmology residents can enhance their surgical skills through hands-on practice using simulated or real specimens. These labs serve as a bridge between theory and practice, allowing residents to gain sufficient practical experience before entering the operating room.

 

As a leading center in ophthalmology, Farabi Hospital places great emphasis on the practical training of residents. The hospital's Wet Lab plays a pivotal role in this process. Some of the most significant benefits of this lab include:

 

Enhancing Surgical Skills: Residents practice various types of eye surgeries in a safe and controlled environment, improving their skills in suturing, using surgical instruments, and more.

Reducing Human Error in the Operating Room: Consistent practice in the Wet Lab instills the confidence needed for complex surgeries, reducing the likelihood of errors in the operating room.

Increasing Learning Speed: Residents can practice repeatedly and without time constraints in the Wet Lab, leading to faster learning.

Familiarity with Surgical Equipment: Residents become acquainted with various surgical instruments and their operation, facilitating their work during actual surgeries.

Improving the Quality of Education: As an effective educational tool, the Wet Lab significantly enhances the quality of ophthalmology residency training.

 

The Wet Lab at Farabi Hospital is equipped with advanced technology such as eye simulators, surgical microscopes, a variety of surgical instruments, and anatomical models. Additionally, the lab provides a suitable space for conducting workshops and specialized seminars.

As an advanced training center, the Wet Lab at Farabi Hospital plays a crucial role in training skilled and specialized ophthalmology residents and international students. Given the high importance of eye surgeries, the presence of such labs in teaching hospitals is essential.