Ophthalmology

Updated on April 21, 2023. 

OPHTH*854. General Ophthalmology. This elective is designed to introduce the student to clinical ophthalmology. The student will participate in didactic sessions including Grand Rounds, Journal Clubs and Friday afternoon lectures. Students will work one-on-one with ophthalmology residents and attending examining patients and observing surgery. A text will be provided as a checklist of practical goals which should be achieved over the course of the rotation. 2.5 or 5.0 Variable credit hours.

OPHTH*856. Ophthalmology. This two-week elective will introduce medical students to clinical ophthalmology. Students will work with attending physician in outpatient ophthalmology office and observe surgery in office and hospital. 2.5 s.h.

OPHTH*858J. Ophthalmology. This 4-week, 5 credit Junior Selective course will introduce students to clinical ophthalmology. Students will participate in didactic sessions including Grand Rounds, Journal Clubs, and Friday afternoon lectures. Students will work one-on-one with ophthalmology residents and attendings, examining patients and observing surgery. A text will be provided as a checklist of practical goals that should be achieved over the course of the rotation. 5 s.h.

OPHTH*880J. Ophthalmology. At the completion of this clinical rotation, students will be able to: 1. Understand the role and scope of ophthalmology within medicine. 2. Initiate an ophthalmology exam with a standard screening protocol. 3. Identify the presentation of acute and common ophthalmology complaints. 4. Triage acute and common ophthalmology complaints and understand when to consult the ophthalmology service. 5. Identify common ophthalmology surgeries. For example: - Cataract surgery (Phacoemulsification/Intraocular lens placement) - Strabismus surgery - Corneal transplant surgery - Pars Plana Vitrectomy - Retinal Detachment Surgery - Glaucoma filtering or tube/shunt surgery - Oculoplastic surgery. 2.5 s.h.

OPHTH*882J. Ophthalmology. This two week selective will introduce third year students to clinical ophthalmology. It is intended for students who may have an interest in Ophthalmology or students in primary care who desire more exposure to ophthalmologic diseases. Students will work one-on-one with a local ophthalmologist examining patients in outpatient clinic at Medicus Eye Group, 1655 East Greenville Street, Anderson and in operating rooms. 2.5 credits.

OPHTH*890. Neuro-Ophthalmology. This course will allow students to learn about the sub-specialty of neuro-ophthalmology. The student will learn how to independently conduct an appropriate history and physical and perform necessary testing. All patients will be seen together with the attending physician and differential diagnosis discussed along with plans for work-up and treatment. The student will become proficient with the neuro-ophthalmologic examination as well as ordering and interpreting testing, including review of neuroimaging studies. The student will be expected to present the monthly neuro-ophthalmology conference for the residents and may also be asked to present at the Ophthalmology Department Grand Rounds. There may also be some time available to spend in other subspecialty clinics, depending on the student's interests. 2.5 or 5.0 Variable credit hours.

OPHTH*900A. Ophthalmology Elective. This rotation includes all non-MUSC pre-approved electives for 4th year students. 2.5 or 5.0 Variable credit hours.

OPHTH*900E. Ophthalmology Externship. This rotation includes all non-MUSC pre-approved externships for 4th year students. 2.5 or 5.0 Variable credit hours.

OPHTH*970E. Ophthalmology Research. Individualized research. 2.5 or 5.0 Variable credit hours.