Surgical video step timer for ophthalmology

Time and review every step of your eye surgery videos.

Eye Surgery Splits is a desktop app that lets ophthalmic surgeons split surgery videos into timed steps for self-review, teaching and research. Mark each phase of a cataract or vitrectomy case as the video plays, and see exactly how long every step took.

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$40 one-time purchase · Windows, Mac and Linux · No subscription · Videos never leave your computer

How it works

  1. Open your video

    Load a recorded case from your computer. Nothing is uploaded.

  2. Split each step

    Press the step button at every transition. The app times each one for you.

  3. Review and compare

    See timing graphs across cases, then export to CSV or PDF.

Who it's for

Residents and fellows

Watch your own cases, see where time goes, and track your share of each case over training.

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Attendings and educators

Give structured feedback anchored to timed steps instead of general impressions.

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Researchers

Annotate surgical phases and export step timings for OR efficiency and education studies.

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Built for cataract and retina cases

Ready-made step presets for standard phacoemulsification and pars plana vitrectomy, editable for any procedure you perform.

Cataract step timing · Vitrectomy video review

Your videos stay on your computer

Saved case records are encrypted locally and original videos stay in the folders you choose. The website never receives surgical material.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Eye Surgery Splits?

Eye Surgery Splits is a desktop app that lets ophthalmic surgeons split surgery videos into timed steps for self-review, teaching and research. You open a recorded case, mark each step transition as it plays, and the app records how long every step took.

Are my surgical videos uploaded anywhere?

No. Eye Surgery Splits runs on your own computer. Videos stay in the folders you choose, saved case records are encrypted on your computer, and nothing is sent to the website. You remain responsible for de-identifying material and following your institution's policies.

Which procedures does it support?

It ships with step presets for standard phacoemulsification cataract surgery and pars plana vitrectomy. You can edit those steps or build your own presets for any procedure. Skills checklists cover cataract, glaucoma, cornea, oculoplastics, pediatrics, globe trauma and vitreoretinal surgery.

How much does it cost?

$40 USD once, plus any applicable tax. There is no subscription, no license key and no limit on saved cases. Refunds are available within seven days of your first purchase.

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