Introduction to Cornea

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Description:

This week, we talk about the cornea subspecialty for the medical student learner with Dr. Jimmy Hu who is a private practice attending who also is an instructor at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary.

Episode goals: 

After listening to this episode, medical students should be able to:

- Acquire a general understanding of the breadth of practice for the cornea subspecialty

- Describe the common examination and imaging techniques for the cornea

- Describe common pathologies seen and procedures/surgeries performed on the cornea service

Time stamps:

3:03 What is the cornea subspecialty and what makes it unique?

6:18 Brief overview of anatomy of the cornea

10:20 An intro to dye drops

13:01 Brief intro to corneal topography

14:03 What is regular versus irregular astigmatism? 

17:25 An aside on keratoconus and Steph Curry

20:15 Working up corneal ulcers

27:21 Most common corneal surgeries 

28:30 Corneal transplant surgeries (PK vs DALK, DMEK vs DSEK) 

34:50 Dr. Hu’s advice for medical students in the OR

40:00 Dr. Hu’s youtube channel and patient info sheets

Links:

Tim Root OphthoBook: https://timroot.com/ 

Slit lamp techniques: https://www.slideshare.net/optometristiem.lv/slit-lamp-illumination-techniques 

Dr. Hu’s youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7TWhyT-YahM_nJQUq41A2A