Arthritis?

[kwel]

---

Members do not see this ad.

Any future ophthalmologists afraid of this disease, or similar conditions that could ruin your prospects in the field? I've always wondered and been scared of what would happen if I went into ophtho and then developed some issue/condition that kept me from operating. Anyone else thought about this? Is it a legitimate concern?

 

[Tomodachi123]

-

 

[kwel]

ha, well really the point of my post is: what would an ophthalmologist (or any other surgeon who's practice involves fine motor skills) do if they unexpectedly develop a condition that keeps them from operating? At age 25 you feel like you can do everything, but by 45 your body can do all sorts of weird things

 

[JMK2005]

ha, well really the point of my post is: what would an ophthalmologist (or any other surgeon who's practice involves fine motor skills) do if they unexpectedly develop a condition that keeps them from operating? At age 25 you feel like you can do everything, but by 45 your body can do all sorts of weird things

Deal with it as necessary. give up operating if your complications are high. Disability insurance, medical ophthalmology.

I worry more with back problems with all the exams and operating at the scope. Good posture is important.

 

[MstaKing10]

Deal with it as necessary. give up operating if your complications are high. Disability insurance, medical ophthalmology.

I worry more with back problems with all the exams and operating at the scope. Good posture is important.

the back issue is a big concern actually. Posture is key.

I wouldn't limit myself to choosing an other field based on the possibility of developing a condition unless I already have the diagnosis. You can always adjust, and likely, you will need to do that regardless of the field you choose.

 

[Visionary]

the back issue is a big concern actually. Posture is key.

I wouldn't limit myself to choosing an other field based on the possibility of developing a condition unless I already have the diagnosis. You can always adjust, and likely, you will need to do that regardless of the field you choose.

Back and neck. Ophthalmologists have a tendency to hunch at the scope, which can lead to major problems. Steve Charles, a well-known retina surgeon for those not aware, wrote an article just this past year about posture for ophthalmologists (can't find it, unfortunately). It's very important and something you have to actively monitor. It's easy to relax your posture and develop bad habits.

 

[jsh1986]

Is this the article (bottom of the page)?

http://www.ophthalmologymanagement.com/articleviewer.aspx?articleid=106607

Back and neck. Ophthalmologists have a tendency to hunch at the scope, which can lead to major problems. Steve Charles, a well-known retina surgeon for those not aware, wrote an article just this past year about posture for ophthalmologists (can't find it, unfortunately). It's very important and something you have to actively monitor. It's easy to relax your posture and develop bad habits.

 

[Visionary]

Is this the article (bottom of the page)?

http://www.ophthalmologymanagement.com/articleviewer.aspx?articleid=106607

You get the Sherlock Holmes award!

Sent from my ADR6410LVW using SDN Mobile

 

[mikejamesjhm]

Ofcourse it matters but no one can let stop doing the things in life and lead their life to an stage of depression.