This rotation is at a VA Medical Center location with Optometrists practicing at the full scope of optometric licensure with a strong emphasis on medical optometry, evaluating and managing both acute chronic eye diseases. Interns will be exposed to a large volume of patients with macular degeneration, glaucoma and diabetic eye disease. The eye clinic has state of the art diagnostic equipment and full support staff available. Interns will be exposed not only to primary care optometry but additionally specialized exams for veterans with Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) as well as Low Vision evaluations for visually impaired and legally blind veterans. Interns will be exposed to a multidisciplinary team approach to all aspects of eye care. Additionally, the electronic medical records at the VA allows for a comprehensive look into each patient’s systemic and ocular health provided at any VA facility.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

1.To provide exposure to a high volume of ocular disease  allowing the intern to strengthen and grow their diagnostic skills including pertinent differential diagnoses.
 

2. To help interns to gain confidence in managing wide array of ocular disease and gain experience and insight into medical management of these conditions.
 

3. To improve clinical efficiency and time management skills with emphasis in appropriate use of special testing for problem specific visits.