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Ophthalmology Cases
Indexed by Competency
Cataracts
Cataract Surgery for Greenhorns by Thomas Oetting, MD (go directly to table of contents)
Cataract Board Review by Thomas Oetting, MD
Cataract Surgery: from One Medical Student to Another by Paul Boeke and Thomas Oetting, MD
Conversion to Extra-capsular Cataract Extraction (ECCE) by Thomas Oetting, MD
Intraocular lenses for presbyopia by Tim Johnson, MD, PhD
Phacoemulsification Surgical Instrument Tray photographs by Robert Dinn, MD
Comprehensive Ophthalmology
The Two-Minute Eye Exam by John Sutphin, MD
Refraction Tutorial by Todd Zarwell, OD, FAAO
Intravitreal Tap and Inject for Endophthalmitis (download video) by Robert B. Dinn, MD, James G. Howard, MD and James Folk, MD. May also be viewed on Google Video.
General Ophthalmology Surgical Instrument Tray photos by Robert Dinn, MD
Cornea & Anterior Segment
Basic Cornea Surgical Instrument Tray by Robert Dinn, MD
Corneal Transplant Surgical Transplant Tray by Robert Dinn, MD
DSEK Instrument Tray by Robert Dinn, MD
LASEK/PRK Instrument Tray by Robert Dinn, MD
LASIK Instrument Tray by Robert Dinn, MD
Thygeson's Superficial Punctate Keratitis by John Sutphin, MD
Treatment of Epithelial Basement Membrane Dystrophy With Manual Superficial Keratectomy by Leslie T. L. Pham, MD; Kenneth M. Goins; MD; John E. Sutphin, MD; Michael D. Wagoner, MD, PhD
External Disease
Blepharitis and Doxycycline by Ayad A. Farjo, MD
Glaucoma
Transscleral Diode Cyclophotocoagulation - CPC (video, free, registration required) by Robert B. Dinn, MD and Young H. Kwon, MD, PhD
Glaucoma Surgery Instrument Tray photos by Robert Dinn, MD
Gonioscopy.org Video Atlas of Gonioscopy. Lectures and photographs by W.L.M. Alward, MD and the Glaucoma Service of The University of Iowa Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences.
Neuro-ophthalmology
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy by Sohan Singh Hayreh, MD, MS, PhD, DSc, FRCS, FRCOphth
Giant Cell Arteritis (Temporal Arteritis) by Sohan Singh Hayreh, MD, MS, PhD, DSc, FRCS, FRCOphth
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (Pseudotumor Cerebri) by Michael Wall, MD
Positive Tensilon Tests in the Diagnosis of Myasthenia Gravis [4 min (5MB) video, launches in Windows Media Player] by Richard J. Olson, MD and H. Stanley Thompson, MD
Temporal Artery Biopsy, [video] by Sean P. Donohue, Jane B. Mizener, Randall E. Verdick, Randy H. Kardon.
Tumors of the Optic Nerve by University of Iowa Tumors of the Optic Nerve Initiative (TONI)
Oculoplastics
Graves' Ophthalmopathy by Lynette Watkins, MD
Oculoplastics Instrument Tray, Basic by Robert Dinn, MD
Oculoplastics Bone Tray by Robert Dinn, MD
Ophthalmic Pathology
see the NEI's Cogan Ophthalmic Pathology Collection
Optics & Refraction
Optics Review, 2nd ed. by Mark E. Wilkinson, OD, FAAO
Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus
Binocular Vision by Rahul Bhola, MD (also available as a pdf file)
Intermittent Exotropia: A Major Review by Rahul Bhola, MD (also available as a pdf file)
Strabismus Surgical Tray by Robert Dinn, MD
Retina
Age-Related Macular Degeneration/Age-Related Maculopathy: A Histopathologic Analysis by Elizabeth A. Faidley, Jessica M. Skeie, and Robert F. Mullins, PhD
Genetic Testing for Inherited Eye Diseases at the National Level by Edwin Stone, MD, PhD
Genetic Testing for Leber congenital amaurosis by Edwin Stone, MD, PhD
Intravitreal Tap and Injection for Endophthalmitis (video) by Robert B. Dinn, MD, James G. Howard, MD and James C. Folk, MD. Register (no cost) with MedRounds for free download of wmv video or view on Google Video.
Low Vision Rehabilitation by The U of Iowa Center for Macular Degeneration
Macular Degeneration: Comparison of vitamin and mineral supplements by James Folk, MD
Resident Surgeon Competency: Learning to use the PASCAL laser system; a part of on-going professional development by Alex W. Cohen, MD, PhD, Gina M. Rogers, MD, and Jordan M. Graff, MD
Retina Surgical Instrument Tray by Robert Dinn, MD
Systemic Disorders
Trauma & Surgery
Assessment & Management of Ocular Trauma by Sudeep Pramanik, MBA, MD
Retrobulbar and Common Nerve Blocks in Ophthalmology by Sudeep Pramanik, MBA, MD, and Andrew Doan, M.D., Ph.D.
Vascular Disorders
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy (AION) by Sohan Singh Hayreh, MD, MS, PhD, DSc, FRCS, FRCOphth
Central Retinal Vein Occlusion (CRVO) by Sohan Singh Hayreh, MD, MS, PhD, DSc, FRCS, FRCOphth
Giant Cell Arteritis (Temporal Arteritis) by Sohan Singh Hayreh, MD, MS, PhD, DSc, FRCS, FRCOphth
Related Topics
Ophthalmology Surgery Instrument Trays photographs by Robert Dinn, MD
Communication Issues Following a Post Operative Surprise: Blurry Vision Following Cataract Surgery
Communicating with patients about alternative therapies: A case of optic nerve hypoplasia in a 14 year-old male with "poor vision since birth"
Patient Non-Compliance: Physician responsibility. 50 year-old male with penetrating globe injury
Communication Issues Following a Post Operative Surprise: Blurry Vision Following Cataract Surgery
Communicating with patients about alternative therapies: A case of optic nerve hypoplasia in a 14 year-old male with "poor vision since birth"
Documenting Pertinent Negatives: 52 year-old female with an upper respiratory tract infection for several days called the resident on-call at the University of Iowa because of a red left eye
Opportunities in International Ophthalmology
Patient Non-Compliance: Physician responsibility. 50 year-old male with penetrating globe injury
Resident Surgeon Competency: Learning to use the PASCAL laser system; a part of on-going professional development
2-month-old with bilateral optic nerve hypoplasia: Highlighting the importance of a multi-disciplinary approach
Comprehensive Approach for Application to an Ophthalmology Residency. A tutorial for medical students)
Competition Leads to Healthcare Savings: A systems based case from the VA
Kayser-Fleischer Ring: A Systems Based Review of the Ophthalmologist’s Role in the Diagnosis of Wilson’s Disease
Kyphotic Patient Presents for Cataract Surgery: A Systems Based Case. Patient unable to assume typical supine position used for cataract surgery.
Non-accidental Trauma: An unresponsive infant with bilateral retinal hemorrhages
Toxic Anterior Segment Syndrome (TASS): A System's Based View of a Day in the Life of a Canula
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Author. Title. EyeRounds.org. date posted; Available from: http://EyeRounds.org/filename.htm.
example: Doan A, Lee A. Cystinosis: 4 year-old girl with failure to thrive, severe photophobia, and newly diagnosed renal insufficiency. EyeRounds.org. February 21, 2005; Available from: http://www.EyeRounds.org/cases//case4.htm

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