Ophthalmology: Eye Physicians & Surgeons

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Young Ophthalmologists

A place for those 1-5 years post-residency to discuss setting up practices & other issues past residency. Co-hosted with the AAO's Young Ophthalmologists Committee.
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“No-BS" guide to mastering the ophthalmology written and oral boards.
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From a hospitalist: when to refuse admission due to not having ophtho in house?
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PassBoards.ai — AI-Powered Board Prep from the Author of Ophthalmology Clinical Vignettes
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Frank Scribbick, MD is dead
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PassBoards.ai — True Generative AI-Powered WQE Question Bank Now Live (from the author of Ophthalmology Clinical Vignettes)
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Match Day
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Ophthalmology Pre-Residency Fellowship Opening
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ABO kills Retina FPD
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Choosing Between a Career in Ophthalmology and Anesthesia
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Advice on next steps 4–5 years out – prioritizing flexibility & QoL
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PGY-2 Ophtho Resident Uncertain About Specialty Fit — Seeking Advice
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Weinstock/ West Florida Eye Fellowship
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Looking for Non-ASOPRS oculoplastic fellowship opportunity
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For ophthalmologists who were fed up with PE-owned practices or corporate systems and decided to go solo — how did you make the leap, and what wisdom
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$463 Cataracts
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Near vision testing on the wards. Iphone or Rosenbaum?
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Chicago Programs
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Pediatric Ophthalmologist Contact?
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2026-2027 Cornea & Anterior Segment Fellowship Interviews (Applying 2025)
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Value of combined glaucoma, cornea, and anterior segment surgery fellowships?
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2026-27 Glaucoma Fellowship interviews (applying 2025)
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Top 10 Surgical Retina Fellowships
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Ophthalmology course for WQE
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How Much do Retina Specialists Make?
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How many aways for med students are recommended nowadays?
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Does glaucoma make less than comprehensive ophthalmology?
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Current Retina Job Market
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Some parting advice: thank you for your feedback, wisdom, and time on this forum
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Canadian Royal College Exam 2024 RCSPC study group
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2025 Ophthalmology Statistics released.
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Just received my Step 2 score (247) and very disappointed. Should I still apply ophtho?
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Middle-tier Programs
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2025 Ophthalmology Data
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Does anyone have any advice for a incoming first year medical student very interested in ophthalmology?
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New Retina Fellowship: Retina Group of Florida
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Ophthalmologist saves patient on a London - Sydney flight
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Retina Associates of Cleveland - Surgical Retina Fellowship
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Ophthalmology resident Q&A
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2024 comprehensive numbers
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End of retina glory days?
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What subspecialties are the most surgically/procedurally heavy?
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Medical retina, uveitis, and cataract surgery: Fellowship choice
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Top Glaucoma Fellowships (+/- anterior segment surgery)
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Is it too late to apply to away rotations right now? Freaking out. No home program.
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Ophthalmology residencies like to rank women?
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