Abstract: Cataract surgery simulator can simulate the three-dimensional image under the microscope so that the learners can complete the main steps of the cataract phacoemulsification. It has the advantages of simple and controllable and repeated operation. It improves the initiative and interest of the trainees, and promotes the reform of the clinical teaching and the teaching methods. More importantly, it is possible to avoid unnecessary injury to patients during training.

Key words: surgical simulator, cataract surgery, phacoemulsification