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21 North Eyecare

Hammock Relaxing

ICO STUDENTS ACCEPTED EACH QUARTER

Essentials

Location

21 Washington Street

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State:

Zip:

Valparaiso

IN

46383

U.S.A

Country:

Midwest U.S.

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Description

Learning Objectives

  1. Learn how to perform comprehensive, efficient exams in a private practice setting.

  2. Develop understanding of evidence-based dry eye management, including use of meibography + IPL

  3. Become proficient in contact lens fitting + eval in a private practice setting.

Number of Student Encounters

Average number of patients per week per student:

~40

How many are full exams?

How many are special testing?

~20

How many are observation only?

~5

Relative Percentage of Student Encounters

60

50

40

% = Routine Refractive

% = Contact Lens

% = Ocular Disease

% = Pediatric / Binocular Vision

% = Low Vision

Facility Details

Required equipment:

Equipment not required; scrubs or business casual is permitted. 

Contact for externship liason: 

Juliana Grove

juliegroveod@gmail.com

Ph: 219-286-7007

Arrival procedure for students:

Initially student will be shadowing the first week of the quarter to ensure they are comfortable with our protocol and equipment. Patients are scheduled every 30 minutes. 

Juliana Grove, OD, FAAO (Primary Care, Ocular Disease)

Sara Tsagris, OD (Primary Care, Contact Lens)

Miscellaneous comments:

50%  of routine cases require CLs. 


There are 2 autophoropters and 1 manual. Students will start with manual and observe doctors using autophoropters prior to using it themselves. 


There is a lens edger and exposure to in-office finishing. 



Additional Information:

Click here to review onboarding requirements. If you do not see your site listed on Sharepoint, contact your preceptor directly.

Student Review

"My goals for this rotation exceeded. This private practice is adequately busy and they strive to do thorough evaluations rather than quick eye exams. The doctors take the time to explain/explore diagnoses with patients and also talk/teach the students. As a student clinician I always felt like my input was valued and that I had the opportunity to ask questions- both academically and for personal growth. I mostly enjoyed this site due to its variable days. While it is a primarily a primary care practice, you will see and treat medical conditions, fit specialty CL's, do dry eye workups, myopia management, etc... A well rounded experience."

Primary Care, Contact Lens, Ocular Disease

Facility specialties:

Facility category:

Primary Care (Specialty 1)

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Facility website

Student Clinic Hours

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Additional Info about Hours:

Schedules vary slighlty by week but minimum 37-40 hours expected per week. 


Students are expected to arrive 15 minutes prior to clinic start time to chart review, set up their rooms, etc. 

Private Practice

Facility Type

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