Pediatric Ophthalmology

1-2 credits · School of Medicine

A clinical preceptorship in which the student participates in the outpatient pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus clinic. The student will encounter the more common ocular disorders of childhood including ocular motility disturbances (strabismus), amblyopia, congenital cataracts, glaucoma, and congenital genetic and metabolic disorders. In addition, adult motility disorders such as those related to childhood strabismus, stroke, thyroid eye disease and cranial nerve palsies will be encountered. The diagnosis and treatment aspects are emphasized heavily and opportunities to observe surgery are provided. The course meets by arrangement and requires a minimum of 5 days per credit. For more information, please call Brittany Jones, 919-684-4584 or email, Brittany Jones, brittany.jones244@duke.edu. Credit: 1 or 2. Enrollment: max 2 (3 students with special permission). Course director: Sharon Freedman, MD; Other participating faculty: Laura Enyedi, MD; Michelle Go, MD; and Grace Prakalapakorn, MD; Nathan Cheung, OD; Adriana Ferreira, OD; Vivian Wei White, OD.