Held each Thursday morning. Professor rounds are held each Friday morning. Case presentations are discussed in detail by residents and staff with emphasis on the latest literature and treatment modalities. Approximately six times a year visiting guest speakers are scheduled on specific subspecialties of ophthalmology. At this function each resident presents a research topic of his or her own choosing.
Projects range in emphasis from purely clinical to basic research.
The projects may be in either basic or clinical research. These experiences are not specifically aimed at promoting a career in ophthalmic research, but rather at providing a solid base for the understanding and evaluation of ophthalmic literature. Residents are provided all equipment necessary for ophthalmic examination and need not purchase any equipment. Also provided is the 12 volume Basic and Clinical Science text from the American Academy of Ophthalmology as well as several texts on visual fields, optics and ocular emergencies. In addition, residents are each provided with a generous book fund to obtain additional materials.