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Orthoptic Fellowship ProgramsApproved Programs in the United States Of AmericaILLINOIS (IL)Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital
Orthoptic Program (Dept. Ophthalmology)225 E. Chicago Avenue Box #70 Chicago, IL 60611
IOWA (IA)University of Iowa Orthoptic Fellowship ProgramDepartment of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences Tara Bragg, CO MARYLAND (MD)Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC)GBMC Orthoptic Fellowship Program6569 N. Charles St. PPW Suite 505 Baltimore, MD 21204
MASSACHUSETTS (MA)Boston Orthoptic Fellowship ProgramCollaboration: Boston Children's Hospital & Tufts Med Ctr.
Boston, MA
MICHIGAN (MI)University of Michigan Orthoptic ProgramW.K. Kellogg Eye Center
1000 Wall Street Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Children’s Eye Care Orthoptic Program of MichiganChildren’s Hospital Specialty Center
42700 Garfield Road, Suite 200 Clinton Township, MI. 48038
MINNESOTA (MN)University of Minnesota Orthoptic ProgramMinnesota Lions Children’s Eye Clinic Kimberly Merrill, CO Mayo Clinic Orthoptic ProgramMA07E Ophthalmology Lindsay Klaehn Oc(c), CO, COMT
NEW YORK (NY)Ross Eye Institute Orthoptic Program1176 Main St.Buffalo, NY 14209 Kyle Arnoldi, COMT, CO Phone (716) 881-7914 Fax (716) 887-2991 Application Website
OREGON (OR)OHSU Casey Eye Institute
Orthoptic Program Dept. of Ophthalmology
3375 SW Terwilliger Blvd Portland, OR 97239-4197 Website
PENNSYLVANIA (PA)Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) Orthoptic Fellowship Program3401 Civic Center BLVDSuite 9NW27
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone (215) 590-4591
TENNESSEE (TN)UTHSC Hamilton Eye Institute Orthoptic Program
Vanderbilt Eye Institute Orthoptic ProgramTennessee Lions Eye Center2311 Pierce Ave Nashville, TN 37232 Ron Biernacki, CO Phone 615-966-2250 Website
WISCONSIN (WI)Orthoptic Program - University of Wisconsin
Department Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences 2880 University Ave. Room 223 Madison, WI 53705-9030
Children's Wisconsin Orthoptic FellowshipDepartment of Pediatric Ophthalmology Veronica Picard, CO Dalhousie University / IWK Health Centre
Eye Clinic - 6th Floor 5850 / 5980 University Ave. PO BOX 9700 Halifax, NS Canada, B3K 6R8 Coordinator:
Dawn Pickering, BSc, OC(C), COMT, CLVT
Phone (902) 470-8019 For information, contact: [email protected] Website SASKATCHEWAN (SK)Saskatoon Health Region Orthoptic School
Orthoptic Clinic Eye Care Centre
701 Queen St.
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, S7K 0M7 Jocelyn Zurevinsky OC(C) BA [email protected] Phone (306) 655-8094 Website
About the ProgramThe study of orthoptics follows a logical sequence of courses vital to the understanding of the visual system. Course work is integrated with hands-on clinical approach. The primary aim of the Orthoptic Program is to prepare students to become efficient members of the vision health care team. For two intensive years of instruction, orthoptic students interact with medical students, ophthalmology residents, fellows and medical professionals in a clinic setting.
A thorough investigation of the structures of the human visual system with concentration on the anatomy of the eye and surrounding structures. A basic knowledge of human anatomy is recommended.
Neuro-Anatomy
A basic introduction to the central and peripheral nervous systems and to the parts of the brain which are essential to vision and eye movements.
Physiology
A thorough understanding of the normal functioning of organ systems and organs with emphasis on the eye.
Pharmacology
The study of diagnostic and therapeutic drugs used in ophthalmology. The properties and reactions of specific agents is studied as well as the proper clinical indications for the prescription of specific ophthalmic drugs.
Diagnostic Testing & Measurement
An introduction to the clinical techniques necessary for an orthoptist to perform a diagnostic examination. The application and interpretation of specific testing procedures is covered in-depth throughout the course of study.
Systemic Diseases & Ocular Motor Disorders
Visual symptoms are often the presenting sign of a serious systemic illness. The pathogenesis, signs and symptoms of various disease processes are discussed. A systematic overview of the visual disorders encountered by the orthoptist is provided.
Principles of Surgery
Introduces the student to the essentials of pre and postoperative patient care. Provides an overview of the indications for surgery and the types of surgery performed by an ophthalmologist to correct eye alignment and eye movement disorders.
Basic Ophthalmic Exam Techniques
Orthoptic programs provide instruction in the principles of ophthalmic technical procedures such as refractometry, visual field testing, and contact lens fitting which are useful adjuncts to the specialized skills of an orthoptist. Some programs offer clinical proficiency in these technical skills while others focus primarily on theoretical concepts.
Ophthalmic Optics
Examines basic principles from the genesis and propagation of light to the laws of applied optics relative to ophthalmic lenses and prisms. A basic knowledge of algebra and physics is recommended.
Orthoptic Treatment
An introduction to the various forms of non-surgical treatment encompassing theoretic principles and clinical application.
Additional subject areas may include:
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