Table 1 Brief summary of technology-enhanced learning (TEL) resources available to teachers involved in undergraduate ophthalmology education that can be integrated into a traditional curriculum.
From: Is undergraduate ophthalmology teaching in the United Kingdom still fit for purpose?
Author (Date) | Brief description of study and TEL methodology |
|---|---|
Steedman (2012) [13] | Randomised control trial exploring the use of video-based multimedia versus textbook resources on topics of acute vision loss and cataracts. |
Succar (2013) [14] | Randomised control trial exploring the use of virtual ophthalmology clinics versus traditional ophthalmology placement. |
Allen (2015) [15] | Proof-of-concept study to design a virtual 3D anatomical software exploring the eye, orbit and oculomotor system. |
Schulz (2016) [21] | Randomised control trial exploring the use of digital teaching ophthalmoscope compared to conventional ophthalmoscope on clinical exam performance. |
Mamtora (2018) [19] | Cross-sectional study examining smartphone-assisted ophthalmoscopy (D-EYE) compared to conventional ophthalmoscope. |
Shikino (2019) [20] | Randomised control trial exploring the use of smartphone-assisted ophthalmoscopy (iExaminer) compared to conventional ophthalmoscope on diagnostic accuracy and timing till diagnosis of students. |
Lee (2019) [22] | Proof-of-concept study describing the use of digital camera attachment for slit-lamp examination to produce live high-quality images of an ophthalmic examination. |
