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YO Learning Lounge: 4 Takeaways on Ophthalmology Trips Abroad

OCT 18, 2022 By Angela Oh, MD in Resident Edition

The relationship between international institutions in ophthalmology — whether nongovernmental or educational organizations — can be difficult to define. It is important to create a connection in which collaborators find ways to mutually benefit from the process of teaching and learning. Here are four tips for facilitating a symbiotic relationship in global ophthalmology exchanges, opportunities and workshops.

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2022 YO Info Graduate Edition

JUL 14, 2022 in Resident Edition, Education, Business and Management, Billing and Coding, Advocacy, Features, Residents

As you start on the road to your ophthalmology career, 2022 YO Info Graduate Edition is here to help you through the transition.

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Know Your Drops by Color

JUN 20, 2022 By Bradley S Henriksen, MD in Resident Edition, Residents

The chart below is an introduction to the most common drops you will come across in your first months of residency. Although this is not a complete list of uses or complications, it’s a starting point and may serve as a good reference on those late-night consults.

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Academy OKAP Resources for Residents

JUN 11, 2022 By Liane O Dallalzadeh, MD in Resident Edition, Residents

If you are just beginning your residency, there’s a multitude of resources available to help you prepare for the exam. Below are resources I found useful during residency to build a solid foundation of knowledge, strengthen traditionally challenging topics, complete regular self-assessment and share helpful study tools.

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Techniques for a Glaucoma Workup

JUN 11, 2022 By Jenny Chen, MD, Roma Patel, MD in Resident Edition, Residents

Throughout your residency, you will frequently encounter patients who show up for a comprehensive eye exam but quickly need to be transitioned into a glaucoma workup. The high incidence of glaucoma and its asymptomatic presentation often means that an ophthalmologist needs to be able to access the following framework quickly and smoothly.

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3 Tips for Indirect Ophthalmoscopy

JUN 11, 2022 By Jessica D Randolph, MD in Residents, Resident Edition

Indirect ophthalmoscopy is one of the most challenging but essential techniques for new residents to learn. Practice makes better — it takes extensive practice to get good, so don’t worry if it takes a while to get it right. Here are three tips to get you off to the races.

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Pearls to Prep for Cataract Surgery

JUN 11, 2022 By Cherie A Fathy, MD in Resident Edition, Residents

You’ve done a lot to get to this point. And as you’ve come to learn, diligence and preparation will serve you well as you embark on the steep and rewarding learning curve of cataract surgery. These tips will help you build your surgical skillset.

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Performing the Perfect Inpatient Ophthalmology Consult

JUN 11, 2022 By Nandini Venkateswaran, MD in Residents, Resident Edition

Inpatient consults are a large part of residency training, and there is much to be learned by seeing these complex patients. In some programs, inpatient consults may be shouldered largely by junior residents. In other programs, consult responsibility may be shared by junior and senior residents. Regardless of how long you’ve been training, you’ll find these tips helpful when heading out to perform inpatient consults.

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There’s an App for That: Top Ophtho Apps Useful for Residents

JUN 11, 2022 By Grayson W Armstrong, MD, MPH in Resident Edition, Residents

Congratulations! You’ve landed an ophthalmology residency. Now it’s time to load up on ophthalmology smartphone apps. These free apps can help take you from “good” to “great” while seeing patients, performing consults and studying for the Ophthalmic Knowledge Assessment Program (OKAP) exam.

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4 Steps to Achieve Financial Wellness During Residency

JUN 11, 2022 By Viraj Jayesh Mehta, MD in Resident Edition, Residents

As you continue to advance in your medical career, it is critical not only to maintain your mental, physical and emotional health, but also your financial health. Nearly half of all graduating doctors already owe the amount of money it takes to buy a Ferrari. By following a few guiding principles outlined below, you can ensure your financial wellness during your residency and throughout your career.

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