Second-year residents interpret fluoroscein angiograms under faculty supervision. All varieties of surgical vitreo-retinal cases are performed including submacular surgery, macular translocation, retinal detachment and complicated trauma. The new Vanderbilt Laser Sight Center uses the FDA-approved VISX STAR Excimer Laser System, and residents assist in performing refractive surgery under close guidance from the attending staff. They also gain valuable experience in the management of various refractive disorders. A comprehensive research program including both clinical and laboratory programs, studies the molecular mechanisms of corneal would healing.
Coverage is provided by full-time faculty.
The oculoplatic clinics focus on the study of orbital and plastic reconstruction, management of lid lacerations, ptosis, lacrimal surgery, orbital tumors, external lid lesions and lacrimal system disease. A review of ophthalmic radiology is included on this service. Full-time and clinical faculty memebers provide service coverage. Neuro-ophthalmology Clinics offer experience in neurologic anatomy and physiology of the visual system. Residents take part in examination, diagnosis and treatment of neurologic disorders affecting the visual system.