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texasgal1112 · 11-23-2002, 02:06 PM

Hi everyone,
I have a good friend who is just about to start optho residency next year. Is there a good, but semi cheap gift that you would have appreciated as a resident?
Thanks!

jon_jon · 11-27-2002, 10:40 PM

You may consider the "Wills Eye Manual" as a gift which is a nice quick reference book and doesn't cost that much.

Some ophthalmology programs provide it for the residents so you might want to check that out first.

Phaco · 11-28-2002, 08:29 PM

Will's Eye Manual is a good gift. All residents in my program used it extensively.
However, before plunking down the $$ for it, try to find Will's eye version for PDA. I find it easier to carry around. The drawback is it doesn't diagrams but there aren't that many in the paper version anyway. I don't even lug the Will's Eye around anymore (the Palm is so much smaller/ligher).
Other things to consider is a lens set. More expensive but will be appreciated.

**Andrew_Doan** · 11-29-2002, 06:34 PM

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Originally posted by Phaco
Will's Eye Manual is a good gift. All residents in my program used it extensively.
However, before plunking down the $$ for it, try to find Will's eye version for PDA. I find it easier to carry around. The drawback is it doesn't diagrams but there aren't that many in the paper version anyway. I don't even lug the Will's Eye around anymore (the Palm is so much smaller/ligher).
Other things to consider is a lens set. More expensive but will be appreciated.

The Will's Eye on the Palm is great. I have it and use it all the time.

A lens set will put you back about $230 for a 90D and 20D lens.

I think a nice pen is always appreciated. I have two nice pens from graduation that I use all the time. You should also get the pen engraved with his/her name.

texasgal1112 · 12-01-2002, 02:43 PM

Hi everyone,
Thanks for all your ideas! I am definitely going to consider getting the Wills Eye Manual for PDA or an engraved pen for my friend!

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texasgal1112 Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 55	Good gift ideas? SDN Members don't see this ad. Hi everyone, I have a good friend who is just about to start optho residency next year. Is there a good, but semi cheap gift that you would have appreciated as a resident? Thanks!

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11-27-2002, 10:40 PM	#2
jon_jon Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 73	You may consider the "Wills Eye Manual" as a gift which is a nice quick reference book and doesn't cost that much. Some ophthalmology programs provide it for the residents so you might want to check that out first.

11-28-2002, 08:29 PM	#3
Phaco Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: CA Posts: 11	Will's Eye Manual is a good gift. All residents in my program used it extensively. However, before plunking down the $$ for it, try to find Will's eye version for PDA. I find it easier to carry around. The drawback is it doesn't diagrams but there aren't that many in the paper version anyway. I don't even lug the Will's Eye around anymore (the Palm is so much smaller/ligher). Other things to consider is a lens set. More expensive but will be appreciated.

12-01-2002, 02:43 PM	#5
texasgal1112 Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 55	Hi everyone, Thanks for all your ideas! I am definitely going to consider getting the Wills Eye Manual for PDA or an engraved pen for my friend!