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Objectives: To become proficient in examination of the cornea and ocular adnexa<br />

using the slit-lamp biomicroscope. Instruction in special techniques including:<br />

specular microscopy, corneal pachymetry, and corneal topography will be<br />

emphasized. The resident should be able to identify all major infectious,<br />

inflammatory, degenerative, hereditary, and congenital corneal disorders.<br />

Diagnosis and management of traumatic corneal disorders will also be<br />

emphasized.<br />

Various surgical techniques in cornea & external disease will be taught during the<br />

rotation, as well as basic techniques in refractive surgery.<br />

Resident schedule:<br />

Monday: ECMC clinic with Dr. Reidy all day beginning at 8:30 am<br />

immediately following grand rounds. Resident will examine and treat<br />

cornea and general ophthalmology patients. You will participate in the<br />

performance of minor surgical procedures such as cornea relaxing<br />

incisions and superficial keratectomies.<br />

Tuesday: Dr. Everett’s clinic at ECMC. Combination of Cornea and<br />

general patients beginning at 8 am.<br />

Wednesday: Millard Fillmore Ambulatory Surgery Center with Dr.<br />

Reidy all day beginning at 7:30 am. Refractive Surgery with Dr. Berardi<br />

one to two Thursdays per month in the afternoons. Alternating weeks<br />

with Dr. Schaeffer in OR at either Sisters Hospital or St. Joseph’s hospital.<br />

It is the residents responsibility to enquire regarding Dr. Schaeffer’s<br />

surgical schedule.<br />

Thursday: Dr. Reidy’s Sheridan Drive office. Corneal consultations all<br />

day beginning at 7:45 am.<br />

Friday: Dr. Reidy’s Sheridan Drive office. Corneal consultations all day<br />

beginning at 7:45 AM.<br />

Mandatory Cornea Reading List:<br />

1. Cornea: Fundamentals, Diagnosis, and Management<br />

Krachmer, Mannis, and Holland<br />

Vol I<br />

Chapters: 1-9, 12, 15-18, 22-26, 45-61, 81-88, 91-94, 100-104, 108, 109<br />

Vol II<br />

Chapters: 117-131, 137-141, 143-146, 151,154-163, 168<br />

2. Surgical Intervention in Corneal & External Disease<br />

Richard L. Abbott<br />

Chapters 3, 5, 10, 14<br />

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