Ophthalmology Rotation

Rotation Objectives

RRC Requirements

Knowledge Base Grid

Here is a listing of the topics you need to learn during your ophthalmology rotation. If you are unable to learn any of them during your in-office experience, use this listing as a helpful reference.

Refractive Error
Myopia/Presbyopia
Lasik Complications
Skin/Adnexa
Hordeolum
Chalazion
Dacrocystitis
Entropion/Extropion
Periorbital Cellulitis
Lid Ptosis
Blepharitis
Conjunctiva
Bacterial Conjunctivitis
Viral Conjunctivitis
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Chemical Conjunctivitis
Foreign Body
Subconjunctival Hemorrhage
Cornea
Corneal Abrasion
Corneal Ulcer
Herpes Simplex Keratitis
Herpes Zoster Keratitis
Dry Eye
Rust Ring
Pterygium
Iris/Ciliary Body
Iritis/Uveitis
Pupillary Abnormalities
Glaucoma
Open Angle
Acute Angle Closure
Lens
Cataract
Post-op Complications
Extraocular Muscles
Strabismus
Amblyopia
Cranial N. 3, 4 & 6 Palsies
Retina
Central Ret. Art. Occlusion
Central Ret. Vn. Occlusion
Branch Vein Occlusion
Vitreous Detachment
Retinal Detachment
Diabetic Retinopathy
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Macular Degeneration
Retinoblastoma
Optic Disc
Papilledema
Optic Neuritis
Optic Atrophy
Mechanical Trauma
Blunt Trauma
Contact Lens Complic's
Procedural Competencies
TraumaVisual Fields by Confrontation
Cover/uncover Test
Direct Ophthalmoscopy
Visual Acuity Testing
Pediatric Visual Acuity Testing
Color Vision Testing
Refraction (Basics of)
Applanation Tonometry