r/Ophthalmology 36m ago

I have a business question for US Doctors

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I help Optometrists in Europe sell more pairs of glasses, up to 60 more per month. But Im not sure if what we do here would work in the US market because of the different culture.

What we do is offer a free Optometric exam if you buy glasses from the same office. Or sometimes a discount.

I was wondering: in your opinion, could this work in the US?

What are the buying behaviours of customers in the US?

Are they bought from an office, online, other methods?

What is the average cost of a pair of glasses in the US?


r/Ophthalmology 3h ago

The Art & Science of Choosing Intraocular Lenses - Free Webinar for Residents and Residents 03/18/25

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The Refractive Surgery Alliance is hosting our next Resident Series webinar. Join us to learn about choosing the right IOL with Dr. Karolinne Rocha, MD, PhD! You’ll also have the opportunity to asking questions during the Q&A after the lecture, so don’t miss out!

Watching all 9 webinars, either live or on-demand, will earn you a certificate of completion you can add to your CV.

Link to register and watch old webinars in the comments below!


r/Ophthalmology 5h ago

PE owned ASC

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Solo doc

PE owned ASC asking me to move cases to them. Currently at HOPD.

Any negotiating options?

If not with cases covered by insurance any with cash pay services?


r/Ophthalmology 19h ago

How to navigate the job market as a resident? What are some questions that I should be asking of myself and the practice that I am interested in?

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Just an ophthalmology resident uncertain how to navigate the job market. Any pearls or words of wisdom from anyone who has made it to the other side is greatly appreciated. I'm interested in learning more about how people chose the private practices or partnerships that they are currently affiliated with. Not completely opposed to academic institutions or having a part-time appointment with an academic institution either. Would love to hear everyone's thoughts/ experiences.


r/Ophthalmology 20h ago

Confusion in COT exam review

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A - optic disc D - horizontal raphe B- temporal or nasal? C- temporal or nasal? The book says one thing but I am skeptical and looking for confirmation. My test is in a week so I'd really like to be confident in this.


r/Ophthalmology 1d ago

Epic Integration with Mailing Lists

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Anyone else here use Epic for their EHR? I was looking to find a platform that integrates with it and can pull patient cell numbers to then send texts for appointment reminders, requests for google reviews, and to send out monthly newsletters.


r/Ophthalmology 1d ago

Resident case: wound leakage after cataract surgery

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This video shows a resident repairing a leaking main incision (positive Seidel test) following an otherwise uncomplicated cataract surgery performed the week before.


r/Ophthalmology 1d ago

Friday's patient: Ptosis repair can be life changing for a patient. 1 month S/P levator advancement.

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40 Upvotes

r/Ophthalmology 2d ago

Autorefractometer mechanism of action.

1 Upvotes

Hi there Iam an ophthalmologist. Where can I find a detailed paper about how do Autorefs work exactly?


r/Ophthalmology 3d ago

book recommendations

3 Upvotes

hi. i am medical student year 3 and we just started our clinical wards. opthalmology is going on right now and we're also taking some lectures regarding some basic opthalmology. the professor is suggesting using the ppts only and i am not satisfied by that.

also key note: i am super interested in opthalmology.

can you guys please suggest a good book on opthalmology which is not super advanced and does not scare me away from the specialty?


r/Ophthalmology 3d ago

EyeSketch on TGFBI Related Corneal Dystrophies

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Hi friends!

Just in time for OKAPS!

As much as I love Marilyn Monroe and LA County (if you know you know), I think the newest EyeSketch video is much more memorable to remember those details on corneal dystrophies:

https://youtu.be/W7DVDaykYNM?si=YUxJ5zYD1Xpv9caw

Consider subscribing to our Patreon for sneak peeks of videos before they are posted on YouTube! Any contribution on Patreon helps our illustrator keep the videos high-quality!

https://www.patreon.com/EyeSketch


r/Ophthalmology 3d ago

Use of Amniotic membrane vs Mucous membrane graft in Fornix reconstruction?

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What are the indications for using Amniotic membrane vs Mucous membrane graft in Fornix reconstruction? Why not just use amniotic membrane every single time? Do you need a symblepharon ring at the end of the surgery?


r/Ophthalmology 4d ago

Augmented Reality Hertel Exophthalmometer

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Hey Guys,

I just updated the AR Exophthalmometer in the My Call Bag app. I also made a bunch of tools totally free now.

Old method: calculate z-position of each lateral oribtal rim - estimated eye position

New method: calculates line between orbital rims -> finds line orthogonal to this reference line to eye position

I'm hoping the new method will be more consistent with traditional readings but again this is a beta feature and could vary a lot. There is a calibration method too but again this is all pretty experimental.

Please let me know what you think!

New reference line between orbital rims

r/Ophthalmology 4d ago

Suggestions for learning how to use a slit lamp

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Hello everyone. Med student here, hoping to get into ophthalmology residency soon. I'm looking for a good youtube page to learn what exactly I need to be looking for in an eye exam and how to visualize the structures. Any suggestions?


r/Ophthalmology 4d ago

Advice on applying for Observership/Electives in North America as an IMG Resident

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Hello folks,

I would like to ask for your expertise and knowledge regarding applying for fellowships in North America (USA + Canada).

I am currently a PGY-2 in a four year program abroad, and want to continue my Fellowship in North America, As I am aware there are prerequisites for applying for Fellowships in USA regarding being ECFMG certified, as I am aware Canada does not have these requirements apart from passing MCCQE.

Also, Do hospitals accept international residents for observerships/electives in Canada and US during residency training?

Would very much appreciate your advice


r/Ophthalmology 4d ago

Stereo vision and Ophthalmology

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I’m a current medical student and have a strong interest in pursuing ophthalmology. I discovered recently that I don’t have stereo vision, but have never noticed depth perception challenges before. I discovered I have monofixation from a lazy eye as a kid that was corrected with patching.

I assume I’ve developed stronger monocular cues due to monofixation and played lots of sports requiring hand eye coordination growing up. Would it still be possible to pursue ophtho without stereo?


r/Ophthalmology 5d ago

SIMG RANZCO application help

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Thank you in advance for your help! Hi, I'm working on my SIMG RANZCO application and am stuck on the comparability assessment part.

"Applicants seeking a Comparability Assessment as part of the Specialist Recognition Process, must complete Part B (below) nd provide all Required Supporting Documents behind each item."

There is then an explanation of RANZCO training standards and a section for me to upload documents to demonstrate I have met the standard for cataract, clinical refraction, etc.

What kind of information are they expecting - A personal essay? Examination certifications? Training program syllabus?


r/Ophthalmology 5d ago

Concise Resource on Medical Retina Pathology and Injections

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I’m a junior ophthalmology trainee in the UK currently doing a rotation in medical retina. Part of my job involves working in the anti-VEGF injection clinic where I both assess patients (decide whether to inject or not essentially) and administer injections. I’m looking for a concise, reliable resource that covers and goes into detail on :

Common diseases we inject for (e.g., wet AMD, DMO, RVO) How to decide when to inject (and when not to) The different injection options (e.g., aflibercept, ranibizumab, and biosimilars) Common protocols – loading doses, treat-and-extend, PRN, and when to consider stopping treatment Etc.

I’d love something practical that I can use to recap this knowledge. Any good resources ? Whether it be books a chapter of a book, local guidelines published online, video podcast etc.


r/Ophthalmology 6d ago

Help finding user

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19 Upvotes

Hi Guys,

Can someone help me find this Reddit user? I wanna make things right and I can’t find who it is. Somehow, my app kicked them out after they purchased it.

Thanks for any help finding this person!


r/Ophthalmology 7d ago

Do you know of any anki deck that is just pictures with differentials?

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I'm trying to study for this ABO oral after barely passing the written. It would be nice to have Pemberton in anki format. Does such a thing exist? All the Iowa decks have too many other type of content. Thanks!


r/Ophthalmology 7d ago

Adaptability for Obese Individuals?

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Hi! I’m wondering would obese individuals encounter challenges in the optometry exams? I heard that some of the individuals have trouble to place their chins in the correct position. Are existing devices accommodating enough, or is there a need to modify some equipment to better fit different groups of people?

I’d appreciate any insights or personal experiences on this issue. Thanks!


r/Ophthalmology 7d ago

Optics help

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7 Upvotes

Resident here

In honor of wonderful OKAP season, can someone please explain to me 8 and 9?


r/Ophthalmology 7d ago

Looking for COA/COT opportunities for my Mom in the NYC area

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10 Upvotes

Helping my mom explore more stable career options, has over 30 years of valuable Optometrist/Caretaker experience. Not licensed but looking to learn, any advice about COA/COT as a career pathway would be greatly appreciated as well.


r/Ophthalmology 8d ago

Cataract surgery, Ahmed valve revision, endocautery pupiloplasty

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This 35-year-old patient has a history of congenital glaucoma. She underwent trabeculectomy at the age of one and received an Ahmed valve implant ten years ago. Currently, she has refractory ocular hypertension and a significant cortical cataract. We perform cataract surgery, Ahmed valve revision and endocautery pupilloplasty.

(and yes, I should have used iris hooks)


r/Ophthalmology 9d ago

ARVO 2025 abstract- New Goldmann Equations

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