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12 best ophthalmology residency programs in the US

The Bascom Palmer Eye Institute at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine has been named the top ophthalmology residency program in the U.S. for 2022 by Ophthalmology Times. 

The rankings are based on results from a survey sent out to chairpersons and residency directors nationwide. 

Here are the 12 best ophthalmology residency programs, according to the publication: 

1. Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

2. University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine (Iowa City)

3. Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University Medical Center (Baltimore)

4. Duke University Eye Center, Duke University Hospital (Durham, N.C.) 

5. Emory Eye Center, Emory University (Atlanta) 

6. Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Harvard University (Boston) 

7. Beckman Vision Center, University of California San Francisco 

8. Cole Eye Institute, Cleveland Clinic 

9. Moran Eye Center, University of Utah (Salt Lake City) 

10. W.K. Kellogg Eye Center, University of Michigan (Ann Arbor) 

11. Stein and Doheny Eye Institute, University of California Los Angeles

12. Casey Eye Institute, Oregon Health and Science University (Portland)

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To review the academic benchmark of highly influential ophthalmologists listed in the ophthalmology ‘2020 Power List’.

In this cross-sectional study, the academic profiles, achievements, and bibliometric profiles of all ophthalmologists listed in the ‘Power List of 2020’, regarded as the most influential figures in ophthalmology today, were analysed.

Ninety-five ophthalmologists were studied, after excluding 10 non-ophthalmologist figures that are also listed. Their mean age is 63 ± 11.7 years, with a strong male predominance (84.2%, n  = 80 males, P  < 0.001). All have a medical doctorate degree, and 31% ( n  = 29) have a Philosophy Doctor (PhD) degree. Fifty-three percent ( n  = 51) are graduates of medical schools in the United States (US). However, non-US ophthalmologists have a higher percentage of PhD degrees (41%, 18/44) vs. US ophthalmologists (22%, 11/51, P  = 0.069), and also a longer duration of post-residency training (5.8 ± 3.1 vs. 1.8 ± 0.9 years, P  < 0.001). The most common subspecialty was cataract and anterior segment surgery (42%, n  = 40). The mean and standard deviation of the total number of papers published by ophthalmologists were 307.4 ± 226.3, with a mean citation record of 11,835.7 ± 13,330.5, and a mean h-index of 46.9 ± 27.9.

Conclusions

The ophthalmologists listed on the ‘Power List of 2020’ are leaders with high accomplishments and an established interest in research evidenced by a high record of publications and an exceptional bibliometric profile. The list contains more US figures with a gender disparity, demonstrating a greater difficulty for international ophthalmologists, especially women, in achieving this high level of recognition.

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Postgraduate students at the Institute are fully integrated into university life at UCL and will benefit, academically and personally, from the services and facilities of the university’s Doctoral School, plus accessing social and sporting facilities through the UCL Union.

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Images & Videos Natural course of hemorrhagic sub–internal limiting membrane detachment in association with retinal artery macroaneurysm Cataract in coloboma: ectopic lens lying in a retinochoroidal coloboma Post-traumatic phacotopic glaucoma Unmasking silicone oil in the anterior chamber

Acknowledgments Thank you to our 2023 reviewers

Published: 2024-03-31

Original Articles

Improving polymerase chain reaction diagnostic rates for herpes simplex keratitis: results of a pilot study

Pilot study of musculoskeletal pain in ophthalmologists following participation in a fifteen-minute online Iyengar yoga program

Case reports.

Isolated cavernous venous malformation of the eyelid

Juvenile ocular myasthenia gravis: a report of two cases

Lethal mycotic pseudoaneurysm presenting as isolated sixth nerve palsy

Images & videos.

Natural course of hemorrhagic sub–internal limiting membrane detachment in association with retinal artery macroaneurysm

Cataract in coloboma: ectopic lens lying in a retinochoroidal coloboma

Post-traumatic phacotopic glaucoma

Unmasking silicone oil in the anterior chamber

Acknowledgments, thank you to our 2023 reviewers.

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Post-eclipse eye clinic on April 8 will be staffed by UB ophthalmologists and ophthalmology medical residents

For safe viewing, they share essential eclipse safety tips

By Ellen Goldbaum

Release Date: March 26, 2024

Abhiniti Mittal, MD, a medical resident in ophthalmology at UB, will be one of the physicians staffing the post-eclipse eye clinic on April 8.

BUFFALO, N.Y. – Many Western New York businesses and most K-12 public schools will be closed on April 8. But for any eclipse-related eye injuries that might occur, University at Buffalo physicians will be operating a special post-eclipse eye clinic that day.

The post-eclipse eye clinic will be open from 4-9 p.m. on April 8 at the offices of UBMD Ophthalmology/Ross Eye Institute at 1176 Main St. in Buffalo. Walk-ins are welcome. For any eclipse-related eye injuries, call 716-881-7900.

“We want to help the Buffalo community and visitors have a safe eclipse viewing experience, but we also want to be here for the community if there are any injuries,” says James D. Reynolds, MD , Jerald and Ester Bovino Professor and Chair of Ophthalmology in the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at UB and president of UBMD Ophthalmology/Ross Eye Institute.

UB ophthalmology medical residents will staff the clinic under the supervision of several UB Department of Ophthalmology faculty members, including Brian Madow, MD , PhD, director of the retina service at UBMD Ophthalmology/Ross Eye Institute, and Andrew L. Reynolds, MD , clinical associate professor of ophthalmology and residency program director.

“The goal is to provide the community with an after-hours eye clinic dedicated to triaging and evaluating eclipse-related eye concerns,” says Abhiniti Mittal, MD , a UB ophthalmology resident who is one of the physicians staffing the clinic.

She explains that while it is rare for such injuries to occur, the major eye-related concern that could result from looking at the sun during the eclipse without proper eye protection is called solar retinopathy.

“A lot of what we know about eclipse safety as a specialty comes from understanding optical principles and general eye safety guidelines,” Mittal says.

“Prolonged, high-intensity light exposure can lead to photomechanical damage to one’s retina and subsequently cause blurry vision and blind spots,” she says, adding that cases of solar retinopathy have been reported around the world after solar eclipses.

“In these cases, patients commonly present with vision changes a few days after viewing the eclipse without eye protection, but our clinic will be open the day of the eclipse for people with immediate concerns about their vision,” says Mittal. “Most do recover vision within a few months, but a severe injury can have more prolonged effects.”

James Reynolds has compiled some do’s and don’ts for avoiding injury on April 8:

·       Do make a viewing plan and practice all viewing techniques ahead of time.

·       Do supervise children. Pre-K children are at higher risk.

·       Do NOT view any part of the sun with the naked eye.

·       Do wear special eclipse glasses ISO 12312-2 for all direct viewing.

·       Do consider taking off your own glasses when wearing eclipse glasses.

·       Do consider using indirect viewing techniques as explained on the Buffalo Museum of Science eclipse website .

·       Do NOT use binoculars or telescopes.

·       Do consider removing eclipse glasses ONLY for true totality — in Buffalo from 3:19 to 3:21 p.m. Do not remove eclipse glasses if there’s even a sliver of sun showing.

A complete timeline for safely viewing the eclipse in Buffalo is at https://www.buffalo.edu/news/releases/2024/03/UB-ophthalmologist-Buffalo-solar-eclipse.html .

Mittal, a Buffalo native, notes that staffing an eye clinic in her hometown during a once-in-a-century total solar eclipse is quite special.

“It’s definitely a very rare experience that most other residencies and specialties don’t experience,” she says. “We’re hoping to get an even better understanding of solar retinopathy at a pathophysiological level after this, particularly with advancements in retina imaging.”

Mittal adds: “Since a lot of people are visiting from out of town and may develop symptoms days or weeks after the event, we recommend that they continue to monitor with their local eye-care provider.”

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