Neuro-Ophthalmology
Moran Eye Center
University of Utah Hospital
GOAL: To be able to practice Neuro-Ophthalmology ethically, thoughtfully, and comprehensively, independently, and confidently through clinical work, research, teaching, and presentations.
Expectation:
PRESENTATIONS
- Present at NANOS (original work)
- Present at WALSH
- Participate in neuro-ophthalmology course and clinic teaching residents
- Present 1 case/month at ophthalmology grand rounds
- Present case at WINO
- Orbit conference case—1/month
RESEARCH
- Write 2-3 papers
SKILLS
- Refraction, and all Techniques of the Visual examination including indirect ophthalmoscopy
- Perform temporal artery biopsy
- Learn Botulinum toxin injections
- Headache training optional
- VEP and ERG (focal and full-field)
- Visual fields: Humphrey and Goldmann
Conferences:
- Ophthalmology grand rounds 7:30-9 Wed
- Neurology grand rounds 9-10 Wed
- Friday CPC 12-1 pm
- Ophthalmology core lectures 0700-0800 M-T, Th, F
- Orbit conference
Reading:
- Home study course
- Glaser, Neuro-ophthalmology
Projects:
- Genetic projects: X-linked optic atrophy
- Autosomal dominant optic atrophy
- Optic nerve disorders: immunology
- IIH projects
- Blepharospasm projects
- Photophobia projects
Proposed Training for Neurologists doing Neuro-Ophthalmology:
- Attend all general ophthalmology lectures 0700-0800 Monday-Tuesday, Thursday-Friday
- July: 3 days/week general ophthalmology:
- Katz Thursday
- Nick Mammalis
- VA Hospital
- Retina clinic
- August 2d/week
- Katz
- Mammalis or VAH
- Sept 1d/wk
- Katz, Mammalis, VAH
- October through April
- Neuro-ophthalmology 4 d/wk
- 1 day: projects
- May-June
- 2 d/wk Projects and papers