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

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