EVALUATION OF LEARNING CURVE OF OPHTHALMIC RESIDENTS PERFORMING CATARACT SURGERY AT TERTIARY EYE CARE.

To analyze complication & problems faced during cataract surgery by ophthalmic residents at tertiary Centre. Hospital based-Prospective study of 22 months during residency of 14 residents who performed 173 cataract surgery. Pre-op preparation, intra-op observation, interview of other residents regarding problem faced during surgery & pre & post-op evaluation by evaluator was done according to ICO-OSCAR:ECCE scoring. Common problems noted were difculty in capsulotomy 12%, suture tying 10%, cortical wash & IOLinsertion 15%. Common complications like irregular corneal incision, descemet's detachment, loose suture, retained lens matter were noted. Problem & complication faced in initial 50% cases were reduced in next 50%. Individualized training approach under supervision makes residents more condent. For best residency training a customized & closely monitored programme is essential.