Goals/Objectives

• Describe the anatomy of the eye and eyelid, describe a normal eye exam
• Discuss types of glaucoma, cataracts and retinal detachment
• Understand the impact of impaired sight on patient and their families
• Know proper technique for installation of eyedrops
• Know proper technique for eversion of the eyelid and removal of foreign bodies
• Elicit, record and present focused history and eye findings of assigned patients to preceptors

Description of Rotation

This elective is a two-week course to allow students to gain a broader understanding and exposure to ophthalmology. Students learn to provide primary eye care and should be able to measure and record visual acuity, evaluate a red or traumatized eye, detect abnormal eye movements and pupillary responses, perform direct ophthalmoscopy to detect abnormalities of the optic disc and posterior ocular fundus, and initiate appropriate management and/or physician referral. There are components of the course that occur in an outpatient setting as well as observation of several different kinds of ophthalmologic procedures in the operating room.

References/Materials

• Kanski's clinical ophthalmology: a systematic approach. Edinburgh: Esevier. 9th edition.
• Newell. Opthalmology: Principles and Concepts.
• Suanders Basic Ophthalmology, 8th edition.
• American Academy of Ophthalmology

Evaluation Method

An oral examination and a written evaluation by the faculty preceptor.

Grade

• Honors: An exceptional performance which exceeds all course objectives
• High Pass: A performance which exceeds most course objectives
• Pass: A performance which meets the course objectives
• Fail: A performance which does not meet the course objectives

Special Notes

Please contact the department to verify elective availability. Availability is extremely limited.