Ophthalmology Specialty Profile
Ophthalmology practice involves the diagnosis and management of diseases that affect the eye and associated structures such as the eyelids, extraocular muscles and associated nerve pathways. The field includes both medical and surgical approaches, deals with both paediatric and adult patients, and utilises rapidly advancing technology. Ophthalmologists also play an important role in the prevention and early identification of visual impairment, particularly in high risk groups (e.g diabetics).
Ophthalmology Training Program
Training Program
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists is responsible for training and assessment. The vocational training program is covered in some detail on the college website. A particularly useful FAQ about the selection process is available. Application Process... more
Ophthalmology Workplace
The Workplace
Ophthalmology is largely practised in outpatient clinics, with a significant but lesser time spent in the operating theatre. Offices tend to be filled with a range of gadgets and high-tech instruments which reflects the rapidly developing diagnostic and therapeutic modalities... more
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- 24.11.10 | Attack of the marathon
- 22.11.10 | Anaesthetic training opportunities for rural and remote GPs
- 13.11.10 | University of Sydney's Poche Centre to host showcase for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health initiatives
- 20.10.10 | 2011 internship campaign places record number of interns in NSW hospitals
- 20.10.10 | More doctors, but most are still in cities
- 15.10.10 | $900,000 teaching and learning centre will be established at St Vincent's Private Hospital in Lismore
- 15.10.10 | $5 million grant for medical training facility at Geelong, Victoria
- 15.10.10 | Training more doctors, nurses and health professionals
- 13.10.10 | Pay GPs $50k more to attract trainees
- 30.09.10 | Call for action on intern crisis
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Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics e-dition: Text with Continually Updated Online Reference, 18e
by By Robert M. Kliegman, MD, Professor and Chair, Department of Pediatrics, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI; Richard E. Behrman, MD, Executi
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