Ophthalmology (OPHT)

The rotation begins with an introductory session in which the students will draw a partner’s optic nerve area of the retina. A second introductory session covers the techniques of an ocular examination including familiarity with the slit lamp. Clinical exposure will occur in general ophthalmology clinic, the emergency room, as well as the subspecialty clinic and the Operating Room. A didactic series throughout the selective will cover various aspects of ophthalmology with emphasis on ocular abnormalities associated with systemic diseases. Offered at Wills Eye Hospital. (3 week clerkship)