Virtual Reality: A New Window to Medical Education

Abstract

Dear Editor, In today's world, the technology of " virtual reality " (VR) stands as one of the hottest and most engaging topics in the field of learning technologies. The introduction of this technology and its potential usefulness to medical education practitioners in the developing world has become indispensable; this paper aims to fulfill this objective. Three decades ago, digital technology in the field of graphics and three-dimensional (3D) photography helped simulate reality (real-life). 1 Such simulation is called VR. In the most commonly used model, VR contents can include layers of images, graphics, or 3D videos inspired by real life, which can be observed in a 360º viewpoint through the operating system of a smartphone, including Android or iOS, together with a special headset, or even interacted with using motion sensors. The 360 ° view and the ability to track and interact with subjects creates both a deep sense of exposure in a vast and realistic environment and makes the presentation more attractive and more intimate to the user. 2