Residency Educational Objectives

KNOWLEDGE

• The basic functional anatomy of the eye
• The factors involved in the regulation of intraocular pressure and its therapy.
• Preoperative preparation of patients and techniques of outpatient evaluation and management.
• Regional anesthesia techniques for ocular surgery.
• Ophthalmic drugs and its implication on anesthesia.
• Understand the application of closed circuit anesthesia.
• Become familiar with the pharmacokinetics and use of Suprane.
• Understand the principles and the complications of a retrobulbar block.
  

SKILLS

• Learn the use of the laryngeal mask airway and the light wand.

PERFORMANCE

• Become proficient with the techniques of intravenous sedation in healthy, ill, and elderly patients.
• Become proficient with the care of the pediatric patient for ophthalmic surgery.