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Introduction to Oculoplastics (with Dr. Andrea Tooley)

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Description:

This week, we talk about oculoplastics for the medical student learner with Dr. Andrea Tooley from the Mayo Clinic.

Episode goals:

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

  • Acquire a general understanding of the breadth of practice for the oculoplastics subspecialty
  • Describe the common examination and imaging techniques in oculoplastics clinic
  • Describe common pathologies seen and procedures/surgeries performed on the oculoplastics service.

    • Time stamps:

    2:59 What is oculoplastics and what makes it unique?

    4:40 Tips for first-time medical learners in oculoplastics

    7:30 Top anatomical structures to learn and know

    11:12 Common examination techniques and skills to learn

    19:19 In office or minor procedures

    22:17 Related rotations/topics for oculoplastics

    29:20 A brief aside on Teprotumumab for thyroid eye disease

    31:45 Approach to eyelid lumps and bumps

    36:12 Common surgeries in the oculoplastics OR

    46:40 Surgeries performed outside academic centers

    48:42 First time OR tips

    51:32 Takeaways

    53:34 Closing remarks


    Links:

    • Practical Ophthalmology Text: https://store.aao.org/practical-ophthalmology-8th-edition.html
    • Eyes for Ears Podcast: https://eyesforears.net/
    • AAO Oculoplastics Education Center (images of eyelid lumps and bumps): https://www.aao.org/oculoplastics-center/oculoplastics-education-center
    • AAO Careers in Ophthalmology Oculoplastics Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wswGbU8ZUpU
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