Same old book post

[Ophtho24]

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Hi I know that Dr. Doan has been great enough to list books that he thinks are good for med students before their rotations in ophtho, but I was wondering if any of you have actually read any of them and could give any info on whether or not they helped you on your rotations. I already have clinical ophtho made ridiculously simple and it seems really cool for giving you the basics, but it really gives no info on how to use a slit lamp, or even what you can use it for. Also there is no real info on indirect ophthalmological exams. I know some posters have talked about refracting and I honestly don't really know what that is. I have only had the opportunity to operate with an ophtho this year so I dont know much of anything about what they do in clinic, so I am interested in a book that will fill me in. If any of you can suggest any of those books for clinic work that would be great. I just really dont want to show up for the rotation and look like a complete idiot, partial idiot is okay though. Thanks in advance.

 

[rubensan]

there is a manual that i was able to get a copy of from one of the residents at UC Davis entitled, "The Eye Clinic Survival Guide" author=Edward Schwartz (i think). It's a simple and entertaining read that describes how to use the slit limp, refract and use the indirect ophthalmoscope among many other things. I also checked out "How to prescribe glasses without making a spectacle of yourself" from the library that was a more in depth read on refraction.

BUT all this said, most ophtho rotations do not expect you to know much when you get there...i doubt you will look like an idiot. the best way to learn how to do all of the above is to practice in clinic.

 

[Redhawk]

This may be helpful. I found it awhile ago, though I've never actually used it. The price is right.

http://www.iupui.edu/~ophthal/html/medical_students.html

 

[demspawn]

This may be helpful. I found it awhile ago, though I've never actually used it. The price is right.

http://www.iupui.edu/~ophthal/html/medical_students.html

Pretty good little manual.

Definetely gives you ha basics both in theory and in practice.

What about direct ophthaalmoscopy though? It just states the usual.
Any hints from the more experienced.
I know that this will not be used much in an ophtho clinical settign but it would still be nice to know some hints to make it easier.

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[89edoctor]

"Pretty good little manual."

Me too!

Thanks a lot.