PGY5 Pediatric Ophthalmology trainees can perform the procedures listed below with indirect supervision:
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Differential Procedures: |
PGY5 |
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1. Clinical History |
X |
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2. Physical Examination Including: Intraocular Pressure Assessment Gonioscopy Depressed Dilated Indirect Ophthalmology Ultrasonography IV Fluorescein Angiography |
X |
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3. Corneal scraping for cultures |
X |
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4. Probing of the nasolacrimal system |
X |
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Laser Procedures: |
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1. Yag laser capsulotomy |
X |
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2. Yag laser peripheral iridotomy |
X |
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3. Argon laster trabeculoplasty |
X |
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4. Panretinal photocoagulation |
X |
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Surgical Procedures: |
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1. Repair of lid and conjunctival lacerations |
X |
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2. Biopsy of lid an conjunctival lesions |
X |
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3. Anterior chamber paracentesis (for diagnosis or intraocular pressure control) |
X |
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4. Tarsorrhaphy of eyelids |
X |
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5. Lateral canthotomy and cantholysis |
X |
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6. Intravitreal injection for endophthalmitis or ocular neovascularization |
X |
All other surgical procedures are performed under the direct supervision of a faculty member.
NOTE: The policy on resident supervison in the Operating/Delivery Room is described on the GME website: http://www.uthsc.edu/GME/supervisionpolicy.php#operating