3D Eye Movement Simulator for Medical Education

Launched by ISFAHAN UNIVERSITY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES · Jun 19, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying a new teaching tool designed to help medical students learn about how the eye moves. Instead of just reading textbooks or listening to lectures, some students will use a 3D-printed model of an eyeball that can move, to better understand eye muscles and anatomy. The researchers want to find out if this hands-on 3D simulator helps students learn more effectively and how easy and useful they find it compared to traditional teaching methods.

The study is looking for medical students in their early years of training (usually 2nd or 3rd year) who are currently taking a special anatomy course about eye movement and have not had previous advanced training in this area. Participants will first take a test to see what they know, then learn either with the 3D simulator or through regular classes. Afterwards, they’ll take another test to see what they’ve learned, share their thoughts in surveys, and join group discussions about their experience. This research will help educators understand if using interactive 3D models can improve how future doctors learn about eye movement.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Academic Status Currently enrolled medical students in their preclinical years (typically 2nd-3 year)"
• • 2. Course Enrollment "Formally registered in the special scence/anatomy course where eye movement education is part of the curriculum"
• • Prior Experience "No previous formal training in extraocular muscle anatomy or eye movement assessment"
• • Language Proficiency "Fluent in the language of instruction (Farsi)"
• • Consent "Willing and able to provide informed consent"
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • 1- Prior Exposure "Medical students who have previously taken advanced special scence courses"
• • Professional Experience "Students with prior clinical experience in ophthalmology ( as nurses or technicians)"
• • Atypical Curriculum "Students from schools with non-standard anatomy curricula that already include similar 3D simulation tools"
• • Participation Conflicts "Currently participating in other educational research studies that could confound results"