HARMAN and HelpMeSee Reducing Blindness on a Global Scale
June 29 2016 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
Simulation-Based Learning System developed by
HARMAN Connected Services enables thousands of specialists
to be trained in cataract surgery using HelpMeSee’s Eye Surgical
Simulator
HARMAN (NYSE: HAR), the premier connected technologies company
for the automotive, consumer and enterprise markets, announced
today its role in developing an enterprise software solution for
simulation-based training management with HelpMeSee, the global
campaign to end cataract blindness. This Training Management System
software is a critical component of the complete training system
designed by HelpMeSee to support delivery of the standardized
manual small incision cataract surgery (MSICS) training program,
which will support the education of thousands of cataract
specialists to perform vision-restoring cataract surgery.
“As the need for cataract surgeries continues to rise, it’s
important that we partner with companies like HARMAN to develop
technology to support our simulation-based program to train
cataract specialists in high-quality, affordable surgeries,” said
Jacob Mohan Thazhathu, president and chief executive officer of
HelpMeSee.
The surgery takes approximately five minutes to complete per
eye. Though the procedure is relatively quick and low-cost, many
people in the developing world suffering from cataract blindness do
not have access to this sight-restoring surgery. This
simulator-based training management system will help train the
thousands of cataract specialists needed in order to make these
surgeries available globally to more than 20 million people blinded
by cataracts.
HelpMeSee has employed HARMAN’s software services to develop a
simulation-based training management system for delivering
standardized cataract surgery training. The system includes an
application that allows development of a library of pre-configured
training scenarios that are presented to trainee specialists. Using
these scenarios, it is possible for trainees to learn, practice and
become experts at performing surgical tasks and the MSICS
procedure. It provides a wide range of training tools and features
that includes:
- Recording and monitoring surgical
performance on the Eye Surgical Simulator
- Reporting of cataract specialist’s
proficiency level through each stage of training
- Expediting the completion of surgical
training in less than six months, significantly reducing the time
required for acquiring surgical skills and qualifying for
independent surgery
HelpMeSee plans to offer the training program at select training
centers around the world, supporting the ability to deliver
high-quality, high-volume cataract surgeries and successfully
meeting the challenge of eliminating avoidable blindness due to
cataracts around the world.
“As software services become a critical component for many
industries, from health care to communications to automotive,
technology-savvy companies are increasingly turning to HARMAN for
advanced and proven cloud, mobility and analytics solutions that
enable stronger and more fulfilling experiences across connected
enterprises, connected homes and connected cars,” said Sanjay
Dhawan, president, HARMAN Connected Services. “We are extremely
proud to play a role in HelpMeSee’s incredible mission to train
more cataract specialists, and ultimately improve the lives of
their patients around the world.”
About HelpMeSee
HelpMeSee (helpmesee.org) is a global campaign to end cataract
blindness - the leading cause of blindness worldwide. HelpMeSee is
developing advanced simulation based training to meet the
increasing demands for cataract surgeries worldwide. To support
this, HelpMeSee is pioneering a virtual reality surgical simulator
and training program adapted from extensive experience in simulator
based aviation training. Since 2012, the campaign has supported
over 248,000 surgeries through 242 partner surgeons across India,
Nepal, China, Vietnam, Madagascar, Togo, Sierra Leone, Peru and The
Gambia. HelpMeSee is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization,
and was recognized among the top 10 most innovative social
enterprises as a winner of the 2016 Classy Awards.
About HARMAN
HARMAN (harman.com) designs and engineers connected
products and solutions for automakers, consumers, and
enterprises worldwide, including connected car systems, audio and
visual products, enterprise automation solutions; and connected
services. With leading brands including AKG®, Harman Kardon®,
Infinity®, JBL®, Lexicon®, Mark Levinson® and Revel®, HARMAN is
admired by audiophiles, musicians and the entertainment venues
where they perform around the world. More than 25 million
automobiles on the road today are equipped with HARMAN audio and
connected car systems. The Company’s software services power
billions of mobile devices and systems that are connected,
integrated and secure across all platforms, from work and home to
car and mobile. HARMAN has a workforce of approximately 29,000
people across the Americas, Europe, and Asia and reported sales of
$6.7 billion during the 12 months ended March 31, 2016. The
Company’s shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under
the symbol NYSE:HAR.
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