Originally posted by DireWolf
Dr. Doan,
What are the "bread and butter" cases that a general ophthalmologist in private practice would see on a regular basis? As a resident, you probably get to see a little of everything. But in general private practice, what can you expect to see a lot?
Thanks.
Cataracts, refractive surgeries, glaucoma, diabetes, AMD, retinal detachments, strabismus, iritis/uveitis, ptosis/dermatochalasis, lid bumps (benign and malignant), and trauma.
Cataract extraction is the most common surgery in the world.
Refractive surgery is the #2 most common surgery in the world.
With the baby boomers getting older, cataracts, glaucoma, diabetes, AMD, and oculoplastics will remain the
bread and butter cases.