Ophthalmology Resources
The UBC Faculty of Medicine has prepared some high-quality virtual cases and videos to cover important ophthalmology topics and exam techniques. The three cases are all peer-reviewed and have clearly defined learning goals. This resource is clearly professionally developed and provides a solid introduction to ophthalmology for medical students.
The Ophthalmology Educational Resources page produced by the Department of Ophthalmology at Queen’s University provides a collection of eight videos covering important aspects of the eye exam. The videos highlight both how to perform the exam maneuver and then how to properly record your findings.
The transition to clinical practice (TCP) ophthalmology online learning platform is produced by McGill University to orient medical students to their ophthalmology rotation. The website includes a 5-part video series on different elements of the eye exam, a gallery of common ophthalmic disease processes, and a clinical case. The Clinical Kit section under the Resources tab also includes some helpful PDF summaries on topics, such as how to use a slit-lamp, and common ophthalmic abbreviations.
The Eyes Have It is a collection of well-organized information relevant to ophthalmology, covering important topics such as red eye, eye trauma, and ophthalmic findings in a variety of systemic diseases. The website also has a Quiz section where you can test your knowledge with case-based multiple choice questions.
The Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences Department at the Medical College of Wisconsin has a prepared a collection of 17 ophthalmic cases that are written specifically for medical students. Each case includes a discussion of the differential diagnosis for the chief complaint and management considerations for the likely diagnosis. There are a selection of multiple choice questions and answers available at the conclusion of each case to help assess your understanding of the reviewed content.
EyeRounds is a collection of ophthalmic resources and cases created by the University of Iowa Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences. They have an impressive collection of over 200 cases, an atlas with over 1,000 pictures, and a variety of procedural videos. In the Tutorials section, there are resources specifically labelled “for Medical Students” that provide a helpful approach to high-yield conditions.
The Moran Clinical Ophthalmology Resource for Education (CORE) is produced by the Moran Eye Center from the University of Utah. Their website contains a collection of web pages with information on a wide variety of ophthalmology topics as well as embedded YouTube videos with recorded presentations.
How to properly check visual acuity?
Check out this informative, peer-reviewed video created by PIVOT MedEd's very own, Dr. David Keegan, explaining how to properly check visual acuity.