IU Student Electives
OPHTHALMOLOGY

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93IA710	GENERAL OPHTHALMOLOGY
Course Director: Dr. Rudy Yung Other Faculty: Dr. Burgett Dr. Cantor Dr. Catoira Dr. Gao Dr. Neely Dr. Peracha Dr. Plager Dr. Purvin Dr. Springs Dr. Valluri Dr. WuDunn Dr. Yee	Description: Students taking this elective will gain knowledge of common eye problems that may be seen in family practice, the emergency room and in the ophthalmologist's office. They will learn to make a reasonable assessment of problems (e.g., glaucoma, conjunctivitis, iritis, strabismus, diabetic retinopathy, trauma) and learn to insert the instruments essential to their diagnosis (ophthalmoscope, tonometer). Time will be spent in the general clinics, specialty clinics and observing surgery. Students will be supervised by the faculty and resident staff. They will be expected to attend lectures and conferences. Reading materials and study questions will be assigned. A quiz will be given at the end of the rotation. The purpose of this course is to expose participants to as much general ophthalmology as possible. It should be useful for those planning careers in general medicine, pediatrics, neurology, emergency room or ophthalmology. Objectives: Student upon completing this course should be able to perform a complete eye examination including the use of tonometer, slit lamp, indirect ophthalmoscope and be able to perform slit lamp biomicroscopy. TOP	Hospital(s): IUMC, V.A. Hospital, and Regenstrief Health Center
		Availability: All year
		Number of units: 1 Full Time
		Max Students/Unit: 4 (except by special arrangement)
		Prerequisites: 3rd or 4th year status
		Course components: 90% Clinical; 10% Lecture and Conference
		Competency offered: None

93IA990	SPECIAL ELECTIVE IN OPHTHALMOLOGY
	Description: The student should refer to the section of the Preface entitled "Special Electives" for information concerning the availability of elective opportunities especially designed to meet his/her needs and interests. The "Special Electives" section will also identify the procedure for arranging and scheduling special elective courses. TOP

49IA704	OPHTHALMOLOGY
Course Director: Dr. Purvin Other Faculty: Dr. Burgett Dr. Deitch Dr. Johnson Dr. Martin Dr. Minturn Dr. Nunery Dr. Purvin Dr. Sondhi Dr. Sprunger Dr. Troyer Dr. Wilson	Note: This course may be dropped or added up to the 15th day of the month preceding the elective month. Description: The student will be exposed to patients who have been referred by other ophthalmologists. Problems commonly seen by the primary care practitioner will not be emphasized. The student will be supervised by the faculty on a rotating basis. The specialties of cornea-external disease, glaucoma, neuro-ophthalmology, oculoplastic surgery, pediatric ophthalmology, and retina will be presented both in the office and surgical suite. The student will not be required to take night call on this elective. Goals: By the end of the rotation the student should become familiar with: history-taking and the physical examination in patients with visual problems; ancillary testing used for visual disorders; common disease processes that affect vision; available medical and surgical modalities used to treat some of these disorders. Any student wanting to drop or add this elective after the initial computer scheduling should contact Mia Mimms at 962-3369 or mmimms@clarian.org. TOP	Hospital(s): Methodist Hospital (Indianapolis)
		Availability: All year
		Number of units: 1 Full Time
		Max Students/Unit: 4
		Prerequisites: 4th year status only
		Course components: 80% Clinical; 20% Library
		Competency offered: None

71IA703	GENERAL OPHTHALMOLOGY
Course Director: Dr. Schwartz Other Faculty: Ophthalmology Staff	Description: The elective's primary objective is for the student to feel comfortable examining the eye and recognizing various ocular disorders. The student will spend time in a private ophthalmology practice covering the following areas: glaucoma, strabismus, cornea/external diseases, laser surgery, retinal diseases, anterior segment diseases as well as pediatric eye disorders. Exposure to surgery is available if desired. Reading material is assigned. TOP	Hospital(s): Memorial Hospital of South Bend
		Availability: All year
		Number of units: 1 Full Time
		Max Students/Unit: 1
		Prerequisites: 4th year status only
		Course components: 75% Clinical; 5% Research; 5% Lecture; 15% Library
		Competency offered: None

82IA711	GENERAL OPHTHALMOLOGY
Course Director: Dr. Malitz	Description: Students taking this elective will gain knowledge of common eye problems that may be seen in family practice, the emergency room, and in the ophthalmologist’s office. They will learn to make a reasonable assessment of problems (e.g., glaucoma, conjunctivitis, iritis, strabismus, diabetic retinopathy, trauma) and learn to use the instruments essential to their diagnosis (ophthalmoscope, tonometer). Time will be spent in the office and observing surgery. Students will be supervised by the faculty. Reading materials and study questions will be assigned. The purpose of this course is to expose participants to as much general ophthalmology as possible. It should be useful for those planning careers in general medicine, pediatrics, neurology, emergency, or ophthalmology. TOP	Hospital(s): Ohio Valley Eye Institute, PC (Evansville)
		Availability: All year
		Number of units: 3
		Max Students/Unit: 4
		Prerequisites: 3rd or 4th year status
		Course components: 90% Clinical; 10% Lecture
		Competency offered: None