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When Is Nystagmus Dangerous?

MAR 09, 2020 Written By: Melinda Y Chang, MD in Residents, Features

Nystagmus can be easily identified in patients, but differentiating between dangerous and benign types can be challenging. Here are a few pearls to aid in your decision to order neuroimaging or other tests when you encounter nystagmus.

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Oral Board Exams: Recent Changes and Study Tips

JAN 15, 2020 Written By: Andrew A Kao MD in Education, Residents

Congratulations! You’ve passed the Written Qualifying Examination (WQE) with the American Board of Ophthalmology. The euphoria of learning you passed, however, may soon be overshadowed by the dread of studying for yet another test: the oral exam. The good news is with a little review and practice, you can ace that test as well.

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4 Tips to Prep for OKAP With the BCSC

DEC 03, 2019 Written By: Kevin E Lai, MD in Education, Residents

It can be daunting to study with the Basic and Clinical Science Course™ for OKAP. Try these tips to help move the needle on your exam performance.

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The Future of Virtual Reality in Ophthalmology Is Already Here

AUG 16, 2019 Written By: Ariana M Levin, MD, Jeff H Pettey MD in Education, Residents, Tech and Science

Fast-evolving virtual reality programs are rapidly moving into health care. But in ophthalmology, the concept of virtual reality has already been around for decades.

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Podcast: Leadership and Mentoring

JUL 03, 2019 in Residents, Features

Leadership and Mentoring is a podcast for residents from YO Info, providing pearls from three Academy leaders: Ruth Williams, MD, Academy past president and EyeNet chief medical editor, Tamara Fountain, MD, Academy 2020 president-elect nominee, and Kathryn Colby, MD, PhD, chair of the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science at University of Chicago.

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Video: Contacting Lawmakers Is the Key to Effective Advocacy

JUN 13, 2019 in Advocacy, Residents

Young ophthalmologist Paul O. Phelps talks about how important it is to be vigilant about proposed scope-of-practice legislation in his home state as well as in Washington, D.C.

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Video: On the Front Line of Arkansas’ Scope-of-Practice Fight

JUN 13, 2019 in Residents, Advocacy

Little Rock, Ark. young ophthalmologist Scott A. Davis, MD, talks about the importance of contacting state legislators to ensure they have reliable information on scope-of-practice issues.

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Refraction 101: Go Forth and Refract

JUN 12, 2019 Written By: Evan Silverstein, MD in Residents

Congratulations! You’ve just treated your patient’s diabetic macular edema or maybe you’ve taken out their dense cataracts. Now, with a pair of glasses, your patient’s vision will be correctable to 20/20. Remember you’re the one responsible for providing them with a prescription for glasses, so let’s get you prepared.

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2019 YO Info Resident Edition

JUN 12, 2019 in Residents

Welcome to ophthalmology! We’re here to support you in your discovery as you start your training. We hope you find YO Info Resident Edition to be a helpful preparatory tool and invite you to collaborate with us on bettering your experience as a new young ophthalmologist, which we call a “YO.”

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IOLs: These Aren’t Your Grandma’s Lenses … or Maybe They Are?

JUN 12, 2019 Written By: Victoria H Yom, MD in Residents

Understanding the various intraocular lenses (IOLs) for cataract surgery is crucial for an ophthalmologist. Here’s a quick primer on types of IOLs and some factors both you and your patients should consider when choosing a lens.

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About YO Info

YO Info

The American Academy of Ophthalmology's newsletter for young ophthalmologists (YOs) — those in training as well as in their first few years in practice.

YO Info Editorial Board

James G. Chelnis, MD - Chair
Andrew W. Francis, MD
Aaron M. Miller, MD, MBA
Natasha V. Nayak-Kolomeyer, MD
Evan Silverstein, MD
Rachel Simpson, MD
Nandini Venkateswaran, MD
Victoria H. Yom, MD

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