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Elective Title: 71IA703 — GENERAL OPHTHALMOLOGY
Description:
The elective's primary objective is for the student to feel comfortable examining the eye and recognizing various ocular disorders. The student will spend time in a private ophthalmology practice covering the following areas: glaucoma, strabismus, cornea/external diseases, laser surgery, retinal diseases, anterior segment diseases as well as pediatric eye disorders. Exposure to surgery is available if desired. Reading material is assigned.
Elective Details:
Primary Contact for Add/Drops: Stacey Patrick (sapats@iu.edu)
Director: Steve Gerber, M.D.
Campus: South Bend
Location: Memorial Hospital (South Bend)
Learning Objectives
- 1) Perform a complete eye examination that includes ophthalmic history, visual acuity testing, pupillary examination including checking for afferent pupillary defect, eye movement testing, confrontational visual field testing, using slit-lamp to examine anterior segment of the eye, intraocular pressure measurement with tonopen, fundus examination using direct ophthalmoscope (PC1, PC4)
- 2) Describe the pathophysiology of common eye diseases such as diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, cataract and age-related macular degeneration (MK3)
- 3) Explain indications for using of ophthalmic diagnostic tests, such as automated visual field examination, fundus photography and retinal angiography, optical coherent tomogram, and ocular ultrasonography (PC3)
- 4) Describe the management/treatment principals of: Amblyopia detection, prevention and treatment; Glaucoma detection and treatment; Evaluation and treatment of “red” eye; Initial evaluation and management of ocular trauma; Detection, natural history and treatment of diabetic retinopathy; Differential diagnosis of acute loss of vision; The goals of surgical intervention for various ophthalmic diseases (MK4)
Assessment
- Clinical Performance Evaluation Form; (The assessment methods include faculty observation of history and physical exams. Students will be asked to give oral presentations on the pathophysiology of common eye diseases and appropriate assessment and plans. The assessment will be conducted by the course director).
Enrollment Information
Prerequisites: 4th year status
Availability with Max Students per Month:
| Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Duty Hours: 40
Time Distribution: 75% Clinical; 20% Library/Research; 5% Lecture/Seminar
Elective Type Category: CP - Clinical Practice
Notes and Enrollment Information:
Add/Drop Contact Person: Stacey Patrick (sapats@iu.edu) THIS ELECTIVE DOES NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE INITIAL SENIOR MATCH All South Bend electives must go thru the South Bend campus coordinator. Contact Stacey Patrick (sapats@iu.edu or 574-631-1870)
Third Year Elective? No
Interprofessional Skills and Service Learning
Interprofessional Collaborative Skills: None
Service Learning Included: None