Introduction

At the establishment of the hospital, Ophthalmology was one division of Surgery Department. It became an independent unit in 1975 and evolved into Ophthalmology Department in 1989. It is the first unit in Taiwan that developed microsurgery for cataract and placed the first intraocular lens in Taiwan. It is also one of the medical centers that introduced fluorescein angiography into Taiwan and the first one experienced in pathological diagnosis in ophthalmology. During the past years, we continued to progress in three aspects, including clinical service, medical education, and research in clinical and experimental science.

In addition to general ophthalmology, we provide outpatient services in several subspecialty fields, including cornea, uveitis, oculoplasty and reconstruction, neuro- ophthalmology, glaucoma and retina. We are equipped with many computerized and digitalized instruments that provide comprehensive eye examinations: fluorescein angiography, indocyanine green angiography, computerized automated perimetry, optical coherence tomography, IOL master, and Obscan et al. We provide laser treatment to various eye diseases by using different laser modalities including argon laser, Nd-YAG laser, Diode laser and PASCAL wave scanning laser. The four operation rooms used by our ophthalmology staff serve the patients coming from all parts of Taiwan who seek for advanced and delicate treatment for their eye diseases.

Objective

1. Learn and practice how to take history for patients with vision/ocular problems
2. Learn all kinds of ophthalmologic examinations, including basic ocular examinations and tests of cutting-edge technology
3. Learn the indications of ophthalmic consultation

Available supervisors

• Retina: Dr. Shih-Jen Chen, Dr. Po-Kang Lin, Dr. Chang-Sue Yang, Dr. An-Fei Li, Dr. Ling-Ing Lau, Dr. Tai-Chi Lin
• Glaucoma: Dr. Catherine Jui-Ling Liu, Dr. Mei-Ju Chen, Dr. Yu-Chieh Ko, Dr. Tung-Mei Kuang, Dr. Yu-Fan Chang
• General ophthalmology: Dr. Pei-Yu Lin, Dr. Yu-Mei Chung, Dr. Chih- Chiau Wu, Dr. Ko-Hua Chen, Dr. Chih-Chien Hsu, Dr. Nai-Wen Fan
• Oculoplasty and reconstruction: Dr. Chieh-Chih Tsai, Dr. Shu-Ching Kao, Dr. Wei-Kuang Yu
• Neuro-ophthalmology: Dr. An-Guor Wang, Dr. May-Yung Yen, Dr. Hui-Chen Cheng

Tentative Schedule

WEEK ONE

1. Participate in teaching/management rounds
2. Attend ophthalmologic core-lectures and meetings
3. Visit ophthalmologic examination rooms (FAG, ICG, OCT, VF)

WEEK TWO

1. Participate in teaching/management rounds
2. Attend ophthalmologic core-lectures and meetings
3. Observe and learn in clinics (Cornea, Retina, Glaucoma)

WEEK THREE (selective)

1. Participate in teaching/management rounds
2. Attend ophthalmologic core-lectures and meetings
3. Observe and learn in clinics (Oculoplasty and reconstruction, Neuro-ophthalmology)

WEEK FOUR (selective)

1. Participate in teaching/management rounds
2. Attend ophthalmologic core-lectures and meetings
3. Watch and learn from ophthalmologic surgery in operating rooms

Assessment

 Mini-CEX performed by supervisors

References

• Update on General Medicine. American Academy of Ophthalmology, BSBC, 2014-2015.
• Fundamentals and Principles of Ophthalmology. American Academy of Ophthalmology, BSBC, 2014-2015.
• Clinical optics. American Academy of Ophthalmology, BSBC, 2014-2015.
• Ophthalmic Pathology and Intraocular Tumors. American Academy of Ophthalmology, BSBC, 2014-2015.
• Neuro-Ophthalmology. American Academy of Ophthalmology, BSBC, 2014-2015.
• Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus. American Academy of Ophthalmology, BSBC, 2014-2015.
• Orbit, Eyelid, and Lacrimal System. American Academy of Ophthalmology, BSBC, 2014-2015.
• External Disease and Cornea. American Academy of Ophthalmology, BSBC, 2014-2015.
• Intraocular Inflammation and Uveitis. American Academy of Ophthalmology, BSBC, 2014-2015.
• Glaucoma. American Academy of Ophthalmology, BSBC, 2014-2015.
• Lens and Cataract. American Academy of Ophthalmology, BSBC, 2014-2015.
• Retina and Vitreous. American Academy of Ophthalmology, BSBC, 2014-2015.
• Refractive Surgery. American Academy of Ophthalmology, BSBC, 2014-2015.
• Clinical Ophthalmolgy: A Systemic Approach: expert Consult, 7e. Elsevier. 2011.