Description:

This week, we talk about the pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus sub-specialty for the medical student learner with Dr. Angeline Nguyen from the University of Southern California.

Episode goals:

After listening to this episode, medical students should be able to:

• Acquire a general understanding of the breadth of practice for the pediatric ophthalmology subspecialty


• Describe the pathophysiology of retinopathy of prematurity and when to screen newborns


• Describe the difference between amblyopia and strabismus and related treatment options

Time stamps:

3:08 What is the connection between strabismus and pediatric ophthalmology?

4:30 Favorite aspects of pediatric ophthalmology and dispelling misconceptions

8:18 Most common reasons for patients to see a pediatric ophthalmologist

9:34 General advice and practical tips for a medical student rotating on pediatric ophthalmology

13:12 Retinopathy of prematurity introduction

17:00 The ROP exam

19:43 Treatment options for ROP

20:18 When to screen (30 weeks 1500 grams)

21:18 Amblyopia & Strabismus

25:42 Breaking down some of the jargon around gaze deviations

29:22 Clarifying misconceptions on tropias and phorias

30:50 Key parts of history for strabismus

31:38 The impact of verbal staging on examination

34:30 When to treat to prevent amblyopia

35:14 Surgical treatment options for strabismus

36:17 Botox for strabismus

38:20 The pediatric ophthalmology OR as a medical student

39:22 Final takeaways

40:30 Plug for Dr. Sudha Nallasamy at CHLA’s upcoming work

Links:

Who Moved My Cheese -  https://bookshop.org/books/who-moved-my-cheese-an-a-mazing-way-to-deal-with-change-in-your-work-and-in-your-life/9780399144462

Tim Root Website - https://timroot.com/

AAO simulators - https://www.aao.org/interactive

Botox in strabismus - https://eyewiki.aao.org/Botulinum_Toxin_Use_In_Strabismus

Sticker chart for kids - https://ortopadusa.com/product-category/shop/reward-posters/