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Couldn't attend AAO 2018? Read the daily summaries of what happened in YO sessions with key pearls from AAO 2018.
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Residents’ Timeline

JUN 19, 2018 Written By: Jiaxi Ding, MD in Features, Residents

Here's what to expect in the typical year of a resident.

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2018 YO Info Resident Edition

JUN 19, 2018 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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8 Keys for a Successful Ophthalmology Residency

JUN 19, 2018 Written By: R Michael Siatkowski MD in Features, Residents

Congratulations on your ophthalmology residency! You are entering a highly rewarding profession and are poised to make an enormous impact both on many individuals and society as a whole. Thirty years ago, I was where you are now; over the last quarter century, I have watched new residents adapt and mature. Here are some of the things I’ve seen help residents maximize their experience.

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Learning the Lingo: Ophthalmic Abbreviations

JUN 19, 2018 Written By: Jason D Rupp, MD in Residents, Features

We have assembled a list of common abbreviations that you are bound to encounter. Soon enough you’ll be the one interpreting for the poor student on a medicine service! In the meantime, we hope you’ll find this to be a helpful resource as you navigate the confusion of the first few months of residency.

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Essentials for Top 10 Eye Emergencies

JUN 19, 2018 Written By: Christopher Nathaniel Roybal, MD, PHD in Residents, Education

From ischemic optic neuropathy to acute third nerve palsy — familiarize yourself with these eye emergencies.

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Why Advocate

JUN 19, 2018 Written By: Darby D Miller MD in Residents, Advocacy

We have to work with other physicians, technicians and family members to achieve the best outcomes for our patients; advocating for both our patients and our profession is no different. No one person is an island and we cannot advocate successfully without working cooperatively. With each person‘s participation, we will continue to improve eye care throughout the nation.

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Cutting Edge: One Corneal Layer at a Time

JUN 19, 2018 Written By: Victoria H Yom, MD in Education, Residents

More than a century has passed since the first successful corneal transplant. Today, corneal transplantation remains an important tool for visual rehabilitation. Here’s a review of the most common techniques used for modern keratoplasty.

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To-Do List for the Young Ophthalmologist

JUN 14, 2018 in Residents, Features

The Academy has developed an extensive range of resources to help the young ophthalmologist embark on a successful career. This to-do list will help you along the way.

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5 Pearls for Imaging the Anterior Segment Before and After Cataract Surgery

JUN 06, 2018 Written By: Hoon C Jung MD in Residents, Education

A good history and physical is key for achieving a high rate of diagnostic success when assessing a patient with cataract. However, sometimes ancillary imaging can assist you in diagnoses and help you anticipate any intraoperative issues. Here are five tips for using anterior-segment imaging to produce the best surgical outcomes.

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Glaucoma Basics: Beyond the IOP

MAY 15, 2017 Written By: Jiaxi Ding, MD in Residents, Features

Glaucoma is a tip-of-the-iceberg phenomenon. At first glance, it seems simple (just lower the IOP!), but it can abruptly reveal its true nature the deeper you delve. How do you face such an opponent? Be alert, dynamic to change and willing to respond in kind as soon as glaucoma shows you an aggressive side. Follow these tips to handle glaucoma with confidence.

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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.

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James G. Chelnis, MD - Chair
Jiaxi Ding, MD
Christopher Nathaniel Roybal, MD, PhD
Jason D. Rupp, MD
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