advise needed: importance of depth perception in ophtho

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I am a medical student who is planning to apply for ophthalmology and would like some advice from those who have already been in the field for a little while regarding how important it is to have excellent depth perception to do well in ophthalmology. I had esotropia as a baby that was fixed with 3 surgeries at 3 months, 6 months, and 3years old. I have great acuity and have never needed glasses but, according to testing, my depth perception is not so hot. I have about 200" according to the circles testing for stereopsis, although I have never had any problems related to this. I also have some mild consecutive exotropia that is not noticeable in everyday life and have normal retinal correspondence with the after image test. Will this severely hurt my ability to perform as an ophthalmologist, or can I overcome them with diligent practice and my penchant for perfectionism? I really love ophthalmology and have not found another field that fits me more perfectly in every other way. I appreciate any insight you can give me!

 

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Okay guys, sorry to ask an old question. For those interested, see the following links. If anyone has any more thoughts to add, please feel free.

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=311391&highlight=depth+perception+ophthalmology

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=299358&highlight=depth+perception+ophthalmology

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/archive/index.php/t-289167.html

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=330489

Thanks!