Participants expressed that using technology allows inclusion of more surgical healthcare providers in ISTCs, because it provides an alternative to traveling and teaching. Additionally, participants mentioned that online technology and educational materials help standardize surgical education by making information readily available and more equally accessible to all. Participants reported using technology that ranged from online teaching modules to cameras in operating rooms to robotic surgery. They also pointed out that certain basic skills can be taught and certain cases can be discussed using video interfacing. “One of the great things about technology is that it offers every good surgeon in the world [a chance] to contribute, if they can, let’s say, record their surgery… I think technology plays a great role in the sense that it can empower people in any part of the world to be able to level the playing field, and it can allow them to be a valuable contributor.” –Ophthalmologist, USAParticipants did point out that although technology is important, it cannot replace having a physical presence in LMICs. They felt that in-person collaboration is necessary, but that technology has the potential to maintain ISTCs over distance and time.