Introduction to Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus

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Description:

This week, we talk about the pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus sub-specialty for the medical student learner with Dr. Angeline Nguyen from the University of Southern California.

Episode goals:

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

Acquire a general understanding of the breadth of practice for the pediatric ophthalmology subspecialty 

Describe the pathophysiology of retinopathy of prematurity and when to screen newborns 

Describe the difference between amblyopia and strabismus and related treatment options

Time stamps:

3:08 What is the connection between strabismus and pediatric ophthalmology?

4:30 Favorite aspects of pediatric ophthalmology and dispelling misconceptions

8:18 Most common reasons for patients to see a pediatric ophthalmologist

9:34 General advice and practical tips for a medical student rotating on pediatric ophthalmology

13:12 Retinopathy of prematurity introduction

17:00 The ROP exam

19:43 Treatment options for ROP

20:18 When to screen (30 weeks 1500 grams)

21:18 Amblyopia & Strabismus

25:42 Breaking down some of the jargon around gaze deviations

29:22 Clarifying misconceptions on tropias and phorias

30:50 Key parts of history for strabismus

31:38 The impact of verbal staging on examination

34:30 When to treat to prevent amblyopia

35:14 Surgical treatment options for strabismus

36:17 Botox for strabismus

38:20 The pediatric ophthalmology OR as a medical student

39:22 Final takeaways

40:30 Plug for Dr. Sudha Nallasamy at CHLA’s upcoming work

Links:

Who Moved My Cheese -  https://bookshop.org/books/who-moved-my-cheese-an-a-mazing-way-to-deal-with-change-in-your-work-and-in-your-life/9780399144462

Tim Root Website - https://timroot.com/

AAO simulators - https://www.aao.org/interactive

Botox in strabismus - https://eyewiki.aao.org/Botulinum_Toxin_Use_In_Strabismus

Sticker chart for kids - https://ortopadusa.com/product-category/shop/reward-posters/