SURG661HM.01 (Reno)
Ophthalmology
Office of Medical Education
- Course Name: Ophthalmology
- Short Name: SURG661HM.01 Ophthalmology
- Course Number: SURG661HM.01
- Location: Reno
- Type: Clinical
- Length: 2 weeks
- Preceptor: Department Faculty
Please contact the department to verify elective availability.
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.