Fischer Laser Eye Center

ICO STUDENTS ACCEPTED EACH QUARTER
Essentials
Location
1802 19th Ave. SW
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Willmar
MN
56201
U.S.A.
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Midwest US
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Description
An ophthalmology/optometry practice (6 OD’s, 1 MD) that provides cataract and refractive surgery procedures that includes pre- and post-op management, as well as primary care and disease management. Our campus includes an ASC, clinic, LASIK suite and optical. There are 12 fully equipped lanes as well as auxillary testing ( OCT, visual fields, topographer, Pentacam, Lipiscan/Lipiflow). Our ASC includes a femtosecond laser, ORA and YAG laser. Our ICO alumni are prepared to provide the best experience for the students, as we fully understand the importance of the externship program.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
To become comfortable in a private practice that engages ophthalmology and optometry integrated services.
To provide the opportunity to follow surgical cases from pre-operative to post-operative care as it applies to cataract and refractive surgery patients.
To become comfortable in the disease management of glaucoma, cataracts, diabetes and macular degeneration.
Number of Student Encounters
Average number of patients per week per student:
35
35
How many are full exams?
How many are special testing?
10
How many are observation only?
5
Relative Percentage of Student Encounters
25
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% = Routine Refractive
% = Contact Lens
% = Ocular Disease
% = Pediatric / Binocular Vision
% = Low Vision
Facility Details
Required equipment:
Contact for externship liason:
Thomas Lenz, OD
tlenz@fischerlaser.com
320-235-2020
Arrival procedure for students:
Students will be fully oriented by Dr. Lenz and prepare the student for patient care soon after.
Attending Staff - Full Time:
Thomas Lenz, OD (Primary Care, Contact Lens, Ocular Disease)
Mike Novak, OD (Primary Care, Contact Lens, Ocular Disease)
Shane Jahraus, OD (Primary Care, Contact Lens, Ocular Disease)
Jeffrey Fischer, MD (Ocular Disease)
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Additional Information:
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Student Review
Ocular Disease
Facility specialties:
Facility category:
Ocular Disease (Specialty 2)
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Do you provide formal journal club, case discussion, grand rounds?
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Facility website
Student Clinic Hours
5:00 pm
8:00 am
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