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• The resident will perform surgical procedure at a level compatible with
the individual resident’s abilities and level of training, under the direct
supervision of the attending physician.
• The resident should be familiar with both laser and surgical interventions
including: ALT, YAG PI, laser suture lysis, paracentesis, anterior
chamber wash-out, trabeculectomy with anti-metabolite, combined
trabeculectomy with cataract extraction and the implantation of drainage
devices.
• In addition to mastering the above skills, the resident should be familiar
with the indications for each procedure and should be able to discuss these
with both peers and patients.
ASSESSMENT—The resident will perform all surgical techniques under the
direct supervision of the attending physician and will be given immediate
feedback regarding performance.
F. Oculoplastics
First Year Residents
COGNITIVE:
• The resident should be familiar with the various modes of examination of
orbital processes and acquire working differential diagnoses for orbital
inflammations, tumors, and vascular problems.
ASSESSMENT—The resident will be quizzed during each clinic session to
insure that his fund of knowledge is appropriate and will be observed
examining orbital patients.
• The resident should be familiar with the interpretation of orbital imaging
studies, especially CT scans and magnetic resonance images.
ASSESSMENT—The attending physician will periodically questions the
resident regarding pertinent CT and MRI findings in patients with orbital
disease.
• The resident should be familiar with the etiology and management of
eyelid malpositions, including ectropion, entropion, ptosis, and lid
retraction.
ASSESSMENT—Patients with eyelid malpositions will be presented to the first
year resident and the diagnosis, etiology and treatment plan discussed to
insure the resident is mastering these concepts.
PROCEDURAL
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