understood. Inflammatory disorders such as scleritis, episcleritis and anterior uveitic syndromes are likewise important. A preoperative evaluation of the cornea for cataract surgery and other anterior segment procedures is to be mastered, as well as the post surgical management of complications of these procedures. Staff Dr. Pulin Shah, Ochsner, UMC Dr. Bergsma, LSU, LK/ Bog Dr. Paul Azar UMC Dr. Bruce Barron, LSU Dr. Metzinger, VANO Dr. Jayne S. Weiss, LSU Dr. Maria Bernal, LSU Clinical Skills - Slit-lamp exam Tear evaluation Keratometry Pachymetry Corneal sensitivity testing Interpretation of corneal topography Interpretation of specular photography Surgical Skills - Corneal scraping CK Corneal biopsy Punctal occlusion Pterygium excision Tarsorrhaphy Penetrating keratoplasty Conjunctival biopsy PRK Amniotic membrane grafting LASIK Removal of corneal foreign body Glaucoma The following knowledge base is expected of all residents rotating through the various glaucoma services. Basic science knowledge of importance is the epidemiology and pathophysiology of glaucoma. Residents should be able to identify appropriate risk factors and be knowledgeable regarding the incidence of glaucoma in various population groups. Aqueous humor dynamics, optic nerve head, nerve fiber layer changes, and recognition of characteristic patterns of visual field loss in glaucoma should be learned and mastered. Residents should be well versed with the differential diagnosis of glaucoma and be able to discuss the signs, symptoms, and treatment strategies of primary open angle, angle closure glaucoma, and secondary glaucomas. Pharmacology is extremely important in the subject of glaucoma and, therefore, the residents should be well versed in the
understood. Inflammatory disorders such as scleritis, episcleritis and anterior uveitic syndromes are likewise important. A preoperative evaluation of the cornea for cataract surgery and other anterior segment procedures is to be mastered, as well as the post surgical management of complications of these procedures. Staff Dr. Pulin Shah, Ochsner, UMC Dr. Bergsma, LSU, LK/ Bog Dr. Paul Azar UMC Dr. Bruce Barron, LSU Dr. Metzinger, VANO Dr. Jayne S. Weiss, LSU Dr. Maria Bernal, LSU Clinical Skills - Slit-lamp exam Keratometry Corneal sensitivity testing Tear evaluation Pachymetry Interpretation of corneal topography Interpretation of specular photography Surgical Skills - Corneal scraping Corneal biopsy Pterygium excision Penetrating keratoplasty PRK LASIK CK Punctal occlusion Tarsorrhaphy Conjunctival biopsy Amniotic membrane grafting Removal of corneal foreign body Glaucoma The following knowledge base is expected of all residents rotating through the various glaucoma services. Basic science knowledge of importance is the epidemiology and pathophysiology of glaucoma. Residents should be able to identify appropriate risk factors and be knowledgeable regarding the incidence of glaucoma in various population groups. Aqueous humor dynamics, optic nerve head, nerve fiber layer changes, and recognition of characteristic patterns of visual field loss in glaucoma should be learned and mastered. Residents should be well versed with the differential diagnosis of glaucoma and be able to discuss the signs, symptoms, and treatment strategies of primary open angle, angle closure glaucoma, and secondary glaucomas. Pharmacology is extremely important in the subject of glaucoma and, therefore, the residents should be well versed in the
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