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Current Hosts:
Hailey Robles-Holmes, PGY1 Georgetown University Hospital/WHC
Victor Cox, M4 Georgetown University
Katie Flaharty, M4 University of Michigan
Matthew Spano, M4 VCOM- Louisiana
Shivani Majmudar, M3 University of Illinois Chicago
Lens Pod Alumni:
Anne Xuan-Lan Nguyen
Sunil Rupareli
Emily Xu
Chris Le
The Lens PodMay 24, 2023
The Lens Newsletter: May 24, 2023
Too busy to read the Lens? Listen to our weekly summary here! In this week’s episode we discuss...
Poverty and its impact on glaucoma screening, cost effectiveness in cataract surgery, long-term immunomodulatory therapy vs. steroid therapy in symptomatic ophthalmia, and carotenoids in mouse models for retinopathy of prematurity.
The Lens Newsletter: May 17, 2023
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In this week’s issue:
Anti-VEGF treats the retina … and the cornea? A new study suggests intravitreal injections improve ocular surface disease.
EDI enhanced depth imaging-OCT proves particularly useful for evaluating optic disc drusen to answer the age-old question… is it papilledema or pseudopapilledema?
Are cataracts after chemotherapy for retinoblastoma foregone conclusion? A recent study investigates
Women in Ophthalmology with Dr. Grace Sun
This week we sit down with Dr. Grace Sun to learn about Women in Ophthalmology, the many ways students can contribute to this important organization, and valuable lessons about stepping outside of your comfort zone. Dr. Sun is the president of Women in Ophthalmology and an Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at Weill Cornell Medical College where she practices as a comprehensive ophthalmologist and cataract surgeon. She received her MD at Weill Cornell Medical College and completed her ophthalmology residency at New York Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center. She served as the Program Director of Ophthalmology Residency at Weill Cornell Medicine for 10 years and currently serves as the Director of Ophthalmology Clinical Practice at Weill Cornell in Lower Manhattan.
Time Stamps:
4:24- What is Women in Ophthalmology? What is their mission?
7:41 - Mastering the "nice 'no'”
10:00- The power of women in leadership and their ability to bring attention to structural issues preventing gender equity in ophthalmology
11:02- How medical students/trainees can serve as allies to their female colleagues
17:00- Why representation matters
18:00- What ways are medical students involved in WIO?
21:24- Dr. Sun’s advice on overcoming awkward conference encounters
26:35- Why are fewer women comfortable mentioning their partner’s application status during residency interviews, despite the SF Match offering no couples match option?
Citation: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsurg.2022.07.026
29:30- Rethinking the residency training model as a potential solution for dealing with gender equity issues
32:05- Research as an advocacy tool and an investigative tool… we have to ask "why"
36:00- The importance of normalizing conversations about relationships and family planning
39:43- Dr. Sun’s parting message on preserving female representation in ophthalmology and its impact on the field
The Lens Newsletter: May 10th 2023
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One in eight glaucomatous eyes progresses fast, with progressive central vision loss associated with faster glaucomatous decline.
Electronic health records and claims data is helpful to study prevalence and patient trends, but accuracy of data can fluctuate depending on the condition.
High blood pressure is associated with an increased risk of retinal vascular occlusion.
The genetic factor, T-box factor 3, is required for normal mammalian eye formation.
The Lens Newsletter: May 3, 2023
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In this week’s issue:
Defocus incorporated multiple segments spectacles may slow the rate of myopia progression
ChatGPT can’t pass OKAP… yet
5 year data suggest that iStents are safe for the corneal endothelium
Community Outreach in Ophthalmology with Dr. Evan Waxman
This week we speak with Dr. Evan Waxman about community outreach in ophthalmology. Dr. Waxman is a comprehensive ophthalmologist at the University of Pittsburgh. He serves as a professor of Ophthalmology, Vice Chair of Medical & Resident Education, and Director of both the UPMC Eye Center Mercy and the comprehensive ophthalmology division. In this episode he teaches us about the Guerilla Eye Service, a community eye clinic that he founded over 15 years ago, in addition to providing helpful advice for getting involved in community efforts to improve vision health.
Advocacy in Ophthalmology with Dr. Katherine Hu
In this episode, we speak with Dr. Katherine Hu to learn how medical students and trainees can get involved in ophthalmology advocacy. Dr. Hu attended medical school at Saint Louis University School of Medicine, then completed her ophthalmology residency at the John A. Moran Eye Center at the University of Utah where she is currently completing a cornea fellowship.
Listen now to learn about current legislative policies impacting the field of ophthalmology, improving your confidence in public speaking, and the power of storytelling in advocacy!
Time stamps:
2:00- Check out Moran Eye Center’s “Moran Core” for foundational ophthalmology learning!
3:00- How do physicians, specifically ophthalmologists, contribute to advocacy?
4:00- The optometry scope expansion bill explained.
10:55- An avenue for medical students to get involved in ophthalmology advocacy.
15:00- Public speaking and how to feel more confident.
23:00- Advocacy reimagined.
27:00- The cardinal rule for being involved in advocacy work.
27:45- Believe in the power of your voice– especially as a trainee.
Teleophthalmology, Artificial Intelligence, and Community Health with Dr. Ben Szirth
In this episode, we speak with Dr. Ben Szirth, PhD to learn about the utility of teleophthalmology in clinical practice and its relationship to artificial intelligence and community outreach in ophthalmology. Dr. Ben is the director of the TeleHealth Program at the New Jersey Medical School and leads the Vision Threatening Diseases screening community-based program at the Institute of Ophthalmology and Visual Science in Newark, NJ where he works with current medical students every week.
Episode Timestamps
0:20- Introduction
2:18- Learning about EyeNuk, Inc.’s EyeArt® and its ability to screen for vision threatening diseases
3:24- Another interesting ophthalmology podcast recommendation!
5:40- Explaining how teleophthalmology in partnership with artificial intelligence allows us to bring advanced ocular care to disadvantaged communities
9:17- What is teleophthalmology? – Summarized.
10:00- A novel approach to monitoring Type 1 DM eye disease progression– at Disney World!
12:10- Dr. Ben’s open space model for his Vision Threatening Diseases Screening Program
15:20- Leveraging community leaders and peer advocates to establish and maintain lasting relationships within a community
17:30- Teleophthalmology offers a unique solution to improving access to care
18:31- Artificial intelligence research offers a system to validate the impact of teleophthalmology in ocular health and facilitates funding
22:20- Artificial intelligence and telehealth trend analysis
28:00- The surprising disadvantage of portable screening equipment
31:50- What does artificial intelligence research look like?
35:00- Deep learning explained
40:30- How medical students make a difference in community health
46:00- How teleophthalmology breeds innovation
*No participants of this podcast have any financial disclosures pertaining to research, products, or equipment discussed in this episode.
My First Research Project (with Dr. Jay Sridhar)
Description:
In this episode, we speak with Dr. Jay Sridhar to learn what students should know before (or after) their first research project. Dr. Sridhar is an associate professor of clinical ophthalmology and the assistant residency program director at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. During this episode he imparts meaningful advice for all students and provides helpful tips for the research beginner.
Episode Goals:
-After this episode, medical students will understand the value of finding the right research mentor.
-After this episode, students will learn the importance of time management, setting expectations early, and having a peer mentor or colleague proofread your work.
-After this episode, students will learn simple questions to consider when preparing to write a manuscript.
Time stamps:
Part I: Intro, Icebreaker, & Life Advice
1:48- Dr. Sridhar’s hang-gliding excursion
4:28- Discussing our inner voice and Dr. Sridhar’s podcast recommendation
6:00- Dr. Sridhar’s non-ophthalmology book recommendations
7:15- Seize the day and the additions of small moments
Part II: The Research Basics
10:20- The value of finding the right research mentor
13:20- Set expectations early, articulate how much time you can give, NEVER ghost
14:40- Early skills that any student can contribute
15:30- Have a peer mentor double check your work BEFORE sending to your PI
17:35- Don’t put all your research eggs in one basket/PI
18:20- Three branches of research: basic science, translational, clinical
20:55- Authorship order
Part III: Navigating your First Project
22:35- Start with one project
24:40- Sending a “cold” email of interest to a potential PI
26:00- Case reports
26:38- What’s my target journal?
29:05- What’s my backup plan
Part IV: Research as it applies to my residency application
31:28- How many publications do I need to be a competitive ophthalmology applicant?
34:00- Don’t participate in research at the expense of other medical student responsibilities
37:20- “Good medical students = good residents”
40:13- Helpful tips
46:00- Parting advice
Introduction to Glaucoma (with Dr. Andrew Pouw) Part 2/2
Description:
In this episode, we speak with Dr. Andrew Pouw to get a broad overview of glaucoma. Dr. Pouw is a glaucoma specialist and clinical assistant professor at the University of Iowa and also the co-host of the popular ophthalmology podcast Eyes for Ears.
Episode Goals:
After listening to this episode, medical students should be able to:
● Acquire a general understanding of imaging tools and interpretation of visual fields and OCT
● Acquire knowledge of some pressure lowering drop mechanisms used in glaucoma management
● Acquire knowledge of laser and surgical management options for glaucoma
Time Stamps:
Limitations of perimetry - 0:50
Staging glaucoma using visual fields - 3:12
3 Questions for every visual field - 5:15
What is it? - 5:35
Is it real? - 8:26
Is this worse? - 12:34
Evidence based reliability indicies by Yohannan et al - 20:41
Which side is the nasal side in a VF print out? - 21:48
Eyes4Ears visual fields episode - 23:52
Cirrus OCT discussion - 26:24
Normal disc area and other parameters - 33:42
Neuroanatomical concordance in OCT and VF - 34:50
Discussion on pressure lowering drops - 35:47
Two categories for drops - 36:16
Glaucoma surgeries - 39:31
Pseudoexfoliative glaucoma and cataract surgery - 41:30
Laser options in clinic - 42:54
Tips for medical students in the glaucoma OR - 46:34
Advice for medical students on their glaucoma rotation - 50:11
Plug for Eyes4Ears and the Buddy Call Series - 51:22
Links:
Sample 24-2 Visual Field (http://eyerounds.org/tutorials/VF-testing/VF-tutorial-6.gif)
Sample Cirrus OCT printout (https://media.springernature.com/lw685/springer-static/image/art%3A10.1186%2Fs40942-020-0208-5/MediaObjects/40942_2020_208_Fig1_HTML.png)
Yohannan et al on VF reliability indicies (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28676280/)
Yohannan et al on OCT signal strength (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31648802/)
Top cap reference (not 100% absolute rules) - www.optometrystudents.com/pearl/guide-cap-colors-commonly-prescribed-drugs/
Introduction to Glaucoma (with Dr. Andrew Pouw) Part 1
Episode 10: Introduction to Glaucoma (part 1)
Description:
In this episode, we speak with Dr. Andrew Pouw to get a broad overview of glaucoma. Dr. Pouw is a glaucoma specialist and clinical assistant professor at the University of Iowa and also the co-host of the popular ophthalmology podcast Eyes for Ears.
Episode Goals:
After listening to this episode, medical students should be able to:
● Acquire a general understanding of the breadth of practice for glaucoma
● Acquire knowledge of the pathophysiology of glaucoma and aqueous humor generation and drainage pathways
● Describe the common examination techniques in glaucoma
Time Stamps:
Introductions - 0:41
Eyes for ears and Dr Steven Flynn recommendation for medical students and junior residents - 2:47
What is the glaucoma subspecialty? - 3:32
Overview of aqueous humor pathways - 6:34
Can you drop IOP too low? - 9:29
Measuring IOP - 11:32
Central corneal thickness and IOP - 14:15
Why do eyes have different pressure goals? - 16:45
Pearl when to not measure IOP using Goldmann applanation tonometry - 19:17
Slit lamp exam findings in glaucoma - 19:54
Pearl about superior and inferior quadrants - 26:52
Tilted optic nerves - 30:10
GONE project - 31:55
Drance hemorrhages - 33:53
Pearl about contextualizing cup to disc ratios - 36:40
What is gonioscopy? - 37:52
Gonioscopy.org - 43:48
Links: Eyes for Ears glaucoma episodes (https://eyesforears.net/episodes/category/Glaucoma)
Introduction to Ocular Oncology (with Dr. Carol Shields)
Episode 9: Introduction to Ocular Oncology
Description:
In this episode, we speak with Dr. Carol Shields to get a broad overview of ocular oncology. Dr. Shields is Chief of the Ocular Oncology Service at Wills Eye Hospital and Professor of Ophthalmology at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. She completed her ophthalmology training at Wills Eye and subsequently did fellowship training in ocular oncology, oculoplastic surgery, and ophthalmic pathology.
Episode Goals:
After listening to this episode, medical students should be able to:
● Acquire a general understanding of the breadth of practice for ocular oncology
● Describe the common examination and imaging techniques in ocular oncology
● Describe common pathologies seen and procedures/surgeries performed in ocular oncology
Time Stamps:
Introductions - 0:30
What is ocular oncology? - 2:20
How did you discover ocular oncology? - 3:30
How can students explore ocular oncology? - 5:00
How do you become an ocular oncologist? - 6:40
Overview of eyelid tumors - 9:05
Overview of conjunctival tumors - 15:05
Overview of conjunctival tumors - 15:05
Overview of orbital tumors - 23:25
Overview of intraocular tumors - 31:06
Additional resources - 42:50
Conclusions - 44:20
Links: https://www.willseye.org/
Clinic and OR Do's and Dont's (with Dr. Rishi Gupta)
Episode 8: Clinic and OR Do's and Dont's
Description:
In this episode, we speak with Dr. Rishi Gupta to get some helpful tips that students can use when beginning a clinically or surgically based ophthalmology elective. Dr. Gupta attended medical school at University of Toronto and completed his ophthalmology residency at University of Ottawa. Following this, he completed his retina fellowship at McGill University. Dr. Gupta also has a keen interest in medical education, and has published a book called “Reflections of a Pupil” outlining his journey through medical training and practice.
Episode Goals:
After listening to this episode, medical students should be able to:
● Feel more comfortable in an OR setting
● Feel more comfortable in a clinical setting
Time Stamps:
Introductions - 0:30
Clinic resources and tips - 3:20
Reflections of a Pupil - 6:50
Experiences from training - 7:05
Ophthalmology OR - 8:05
Tips for being an active learner - 10:00
Experiences in the OR - 13:25
Conclusions - 14:15
Links:
Tim Root OphthoBook: https://timroot.com/ Slit lamp techniques: https://www.slideshare.net/optometristiem.lv/slit-lamp-illumination-techniques
Also be sure to check out the book, Reflections of a Pupil by Dr. Rishi Gupta!
Introduction to Neuro-ophthalmology (with Dr. Kalla Gervasio)
Episode 7: Introduction to Neuroophthalmology
Description:
In this episode, we speak with Dr. Kalla Gervasio to learn about what medical students should know before their first neuro-ophthalmology clinic and OR. Dr. Gervasio completed her ophthalmology residency at Wills Eye Hospital where she was selected as Chief Resident and Text Editor of the newest edition of the Wills Eye Manual.
Episode Goals:
After listening to this episode, medical students should be able to:
Acquire a general understanding of the breadth of practice for the neuro-ophthalmology subspecialty. Describe the common examination and imaging techniques in the neuro-ophthalmology clinic Describe common pathologies seen and procedures/surgeries performed on the neuro-ophthalmology service.Time Stamps:
Introductions - 0:30
What is Neuroophthalmology - 4:00
Tips for medical students - 7:30
Overview of anatomy - 9:15
Common examination techniques - 15:00
Minor procedures - 21:00
Blepherospasm - 21:30
Common pathologies to review before starting - 23:30
Origins of interest in neuroophthalmology - 30:00
Common questions on rotations - 33:00
Links:
Tim Root OphthoBook: https://timroot.com/ Slit lamp techniques: https://www.slideshare.net/optometristiem.lv/slit-lamp-illumination-techniques
Introduction to Cornea (with Dr. Jimmy Hu)
Description:
This week, we talk about the cornea subspecialty for the medical student learner with Dr. Jimmy Hu who is a private practice attending who also is an instructor at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary.
Episode goals:
After listening to this episode, medical students should be able to:
- Acquire a general understanding of the breadth of practice for the cornea subspecialty
- Describe the common examination and imaging techniques for the cornea
- Describe common pathologies seen and procedures/surgeries performed on the cornea service
Time stamps:
3:03 What is the cornea subspecialty and what makes it unique?
6:18 Brief overview of anatomy of the cornea
10:20 An intro to dye drops
13:01 Brief intro to corneal topography
14:03 What is regular versus irregular astigmatism?
17:25 An aside on keratoconus and Steph Curry
20:15 Working up corneal ulcers
27:21 Most common corneal surgeries
28:30 Corneal transplant surgeries (PK vs DALK, DMEK vs DSEK)
34:50 Dr.Hu’s advice for medical students in the OR
40:00 Dr.Hu’s youtube channel and patient info sheets
Links:
Tim Root OphthoBook: https://timroot.com/ Slit lamp techniques: https://www.slideshare.net/optometristiem.lv/slit-lamp-illumination-techniques Corneal ulcer example: https://www.reviewofcontactlenses.com/article/no-pain-no-gain Dr. Hu’s youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7TWhyT-YahM_nJQUq41A2A Dr. Hu's patient infographs (to be added!)Introduction to Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (with Dr. Angeline Nguyen)
Description:
This week, we talk about the pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus sub-specialty for the medical student learner with Dr. Angeline Nguyen from the University of Southern California.
Episode goals:
After listening to this episode, medical students should be able to:
Acquire a general understanding of the breadth of practice for the pediatric ophthalmology subspecialty Describe the pathophysiology of retinopathy of prematurity and when to screen newborns Describe the difference between amblyopia and strabismus and related treatment optionsTime stamps:
3:08 What is the connection between strabismus and pediatric ophthalmology?
4:30 Favorite aspects of pediatric ophthalmology and dispelling misconceptions
8:18 Most common reasons for patients to see a pediatric ophthalmologist
9:34 General advice and practical tips for a medical student rotating on pediatric ophthalmology
13:12 Retinopathy of prematurity introduction
17:00 The ROP exam
19:43 Treatment options for ROP
20:18 When to screen (30 weeks 1500 grams)
21:18 Amblyopia & Strabismus
25:42 Breaking down some of the jargon around gaze deviations
29:22 Clarifying misconceptions on tropias and phorias
30:50 Key parts of history for strabismus
31:38 The impact of verbal staging on examination
34:30 When to treat to prevent amblyopia
35:14 Surgical treatment options for strabismus
36:17 Botox for strabismus
38:20 The pediatric ophthalmology OR as a medical student
39:22 Final takeaways
40:30 Plug for Dr. Sudha Nallasamy at CHLA’s upcoming work
Links:
Who Moved My Cheese - https://bookshop.org/books/who-moved-my-cheese-an-a-mazing-way-to-deal-with-change-in-your-work-and-in-your-life/9780399144462
Tim Root Website - https://timroot.com/
AAO simulators - https://www.aao.org/interactive
Botox in strabismus - https://eyewiki.aao.org/Botulinum_Toxin_Use_In_Strabismus
Sticker chart for kids - https://ortopadusa.com/product-category/shop/reward-posters/
Introduction to Retina (with Dr. Benjamin Young)
Hello everyone, this was our first episode that we recorded so the format is slightly different, but we hope you enjoy it and find it educational all the same!
Description:
This week, we talk about the retina sub-speciality for the medical student learner with Dr. Benjamin Young from the University of Michigan.
Episode goals:
After listening to this episode, medical students should be able to:
Acquire a general understanding of the breadth of practice for the retina subspecialty Describe the common examination and imaging techniques for the posterior segment. Describe common pathologies seen and procedures/surgeries performed on the retina service.Time stamps:
0:55 What is retina subspecialty and what makes it unique?
3:14 Favorite aspects of retina subspecialty
4:27 Different methods of examining the posterior segment
12:46 Tips for indirect ophthalmoscopy and examining posterior segment
19:48 Common in-office procedures
23:38 Other procedures like PRP and laser retinopexy
27:00 What is a vitrectomy and when to perform
32:03 First time OR tips
32:57 Takeaways: top skills to practice
34:00 Closing remarks
Links:
Eyes For Ears Podcast: https://eyesforears.net/ Tim Root OphthoBook: https://timroot.com/ EyeRounds: https://eyerounds.org/ EyeWiki: https://eyewiki.org/Main_Page OCT anatomy review: https://www.octscans.com/anatomy-review.html EyeGuru OCT Essentials: https://eyeguru.org/essentials/interpreting-octs/Introduction to Oculoplastics (with Dr. Andrea Tooley)
Description:
This week, we talk about oculoplastics for the medical student learner with Dr. Andrea Tooley from the Mayo Clinic.
Episode goals:
After listening to this episode, medical students should be able to:
Acquire a general understanding of the breadth of practice for the oculoplastics subspecialty Describe the common examination and imaging techniques in oculoplastics clinic Describe common pathologies seen and procedures/surgeries performed on the oculoplastics service.Time stamps:
2:59 What is oculoplastics and what makes it unique?
4:40 Tips for first-time medical learners in oculoplastics
7:30 Top anatomical structures to learn and know
11:12 Common examination techniques and skills to learn
19:19 In office or minor procedures
22:17 Related rotations/topics for oculoplastics
29:20 A brief aside on Teprotumumab for thyroid eye disease
31:45 Approach to eyelid lumps and bumps
36:12 Common surgeries in the oculoplastics OR
46:40 Surgeries performed outside academic centers
48:42 First time OR tips
51:32 Takeaways
53:34 Closing remarks
Links:
Practical Ophthalmology Text: https://store.aao.org/practical-ophthalmology-8th-edition.html Eyes for Ears Podcast: https://eyesforears.net/ AAO Oculoplastics Education Center (images of eyelid lumps and bumps): https://www.aao.org/oculoplastics-center/oculoplastics-education-center AAO Careers in Ophthalmology Oculoplastics Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wswGbU8ZUpUIntroduction to Ophthalmology ED Consults (with Dr. Grayson Armstrong)
Description:
This week, we talk about ophthalmology emergencies and ED consults with Dr. Grayson Armstrong from Massachusetts Eye and Ear
Episode goals:
After listening to this episode, listeners should be able to:
Appreciate the breadth of common ophthalmic emergencies and traumaPresent a basic workup and have a differential for common ophthalmic complaints presenting to the ED
Time stamps:
2:30 How common are eye emergencies?
3:45 What are some of your favorite parts of ophthalmology?
4:47 What do you enjoy most about managing eye emergencies?
5:56 Benign and worst case scenario for the AAO’s 6 causes of urgent referral for ophthalmology
9:23 Red flags and what information you should always get when evaluating a patient
12:39 The outside-in approach for working up ocular trauma patients
14:10 Lid lacs at the medical student level
15:52 Exam techniques when working up vision loss
17:47 Painful vision loss differential and assessment
20:20 Orbital compartment syndrome tidbits
22:00 Painless vision loss
24:45 Red eye
28:36 Takeaways and tips for eye ED consults
Links:
Tim Root’s website - https://timroot.com/
AAO medical student website - https://www.aao.org/medical-students
AAO White Paper for things medical students should know - https://www.aao.org/Assets/edca7d7c-ccb0-4b97-bca4-66b4328a91fc/637157338302800000/appendix-of-ms-white-paper-with-links-pdf?inline=1
Video of cell and flare - https://timroot.com/cell-and-flare-in-the-eye-video/
Ophthalmic Edge Acronym app (great resource for rotations!!)- https://ophthalmicedge.org/physician/ophthalmic-acronyms-app-available-now/#
Eye Tea Official Twitter - https://twitter.com/eyeteaofficial?lang=en
Introduction to Comprehensive Ophthalmology (with Dr. Thomas Oetting)
Goal of episode: After listening to this episode, medical students should be able to:
Acquire a general understanding of the breadth of practice in comprehensive ophthalmology
Describe the basic work-up for an eye patient and “vital signs” of the eye
Understand the basic functions of the slit lamp
Describe some key patient considerations when evaluating cataracts
Time stamps:
4:15 What is comprehensive ophthalmology?
7:59 Is there anything you recommend medical students should brush up on before their first day in comprehensive ophthalmology?
13:15 What can medical students do in comprehensive ophthalmology clinic that you have found helpful or useful, that was also beneficial for student learning?
23:20 Thoughts on the “vital signs of the eye”
33:00 A brief aside on hippus
35:58 Pearls and pitfalls for the slit lamp exam
43:10 Insight on cataract evaluation
52:05 Approaching the cataract OR
59:49 Takeaways
1:03:00 Closing remarks
Links:
Basic Eye Exam (including slit lamp) - webeye.ophth.uiowa.edu/eyeforum/atlas-video/basic-eye-exam.htm
Cataract surgery for greenhorns - eyerounds.org/tutorials/cataract-oetting.htm
AAO Careers in Ophthalmology: Comprehensive Ophthalmology www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vHrwcKk9S8
Hippus by Stanley Thompson: jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/article-abstract/575589
lensophthalmology.com/the-lens-pod
twitter.com/TheLens_oph
Introduction to The Lens Pod
In episode 0 of season 1 of The Lens Pod, we introduce the podcast hosts - Chris Le, Anne Xuan-Lan Nguyen, Sunil Ruparelia, and Emily Xu - and discuss the goals of the podcast, and give a peak behind the scenes and some things to look forward to with the rest of our inaugural season.