The Ophthalmology Residency at the University of Florida is aimed at training veterinary ophthalmologists interested in careers in academic veterinary ophthalmology. Extensive teaching, clinical and research training is an important component of this program. We provide the highest quality service to our patients with the latest in anterior segment and retinal lasers, phacoemulsification, and ophthalmic diagnostic technologies. Active research is a strength of this program. Research in glaucoma of nonhuman primates, dogs and horses, equine corneal disease, porcine retinal disease, ocular blood flow, ocular electrophysiology, and ocular laser therapy is ongoing.
Residents actively participate in many types of research projects.
Extensive collaboration with vision scientists in electron microscopy, biochemistry, and electrophysiology, and physicians specializing in glaucoma and retinal disease enhance the resident's educational opportunities. Ophthalmology residents lecture in the sophomore veterinary ophthalmology introductory course, and teach in the ophthalmology diagnostic and surgery laboratories for junior veterinary medical students. The ophthalmology residents have primary case responsibility under the supervision of ACVO certified faculty, teach senior veterinary students in the clinics, participate in rounds at the medical and veterinary schools, and take part in laboratories for 2nd and 3rd year veterinary students. Weekly journal club and monthly ocular pathology rounds enhance resident learning in preparation for the ACVO Certifying Examination. Residents have complete access to the excellent University of Florida Health Center Library for literature searches and reviews.