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Title	Ophthalmology Behind the Iron Curtain: Cataract Surgery in North Korea
Description:	This video gives a first report on charity cataract and other ophthalmic surgeries in North Korea, where a poor economy, healthcare, and infrastructure have led to problems and improvisations.
Link :	http://www.aao.org/annual-meeting-video/ophthalmology-behind-iron-curtain-cataract-surgery
Author	Gerd U. Auffarth
Category	Resources for teaching
Language	English
Competency	Cataract/Anterior Segment
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Date added	19 Aug 2021


Title	Ophthalmology Articles on Medscape
Description:	Medscape's Ophthalmology Section provides a large collection of free ophthalmology articles on a myriad topics.
Link :	http://emedicine.medscape.com/ophthalmology/articles
Author	Medscape
Category	Resources for teaching
Language	English
Competency	Medical Knowledge
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Date added	19 Aug 2021


Title	Ophthalmic Procedures in the Operating Room and Ambulatory Surgery Center
Description:	This book documents the roles of the nurse and other personnel in major ophthalmic surgical procedures performed in ophthalmic operating rooms or ambulatory surgery centers. An overview, objectives and list of required equipment is included for each procedure, plus step-by-step descriptions of each surgical team member’s role from sterile technique to documenting results in the patient record.
Link :	https://store.aao.org/ophthalmic-procedures-in-the-operating-room-and-ambulatory-surgery-center-fourth-edition.html
Author	Annquinetta Dansby-Kelly and the American Society of Ophthalmic Registered Nurses (ASORN)
Category	Resources for teaching
Language	English
Competency	Patient Care
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Date added	19 Aug 2021


Title	Ophthalmic Medical Assisting: An Independent Study Course
Description:	Published by the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), this book provides technicians with interactive learning tools to broaden their knowledge and enable them to better support your practice. The course consists of a textbook, available in print or ebook, and an online examination (items sold separately). Successful completion of the course serves as a prerequisite for the Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) examination administered by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO).
Link :	https://store.aao.org/catalogsearch/result/?q=Ophthalmic+Medical+Assisting%3A+An+Independent+Study+Course
Author	Mary A. O' Hara
Category	Resources for teaching
Language	English
Competency	Patient Care
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Date added	19 Aug 2021


Title	Ophthalmic Edge: Information on Ophthalmic Ultrasound
Description:	An ultrasonography course that provides a foundation of techniques for diagnostic ophthalmic B-scan. The course covers the history of ultrasonography, reviews the design of the instrument, demonstrates techniques for examination and diagnosis, and explores common useful terms related to ultrasound.
Link :	https://ophthalmicedge.org/physician/course/?Imaging/Ultrasound/18
Author	Yale Fisher
Category	Resources for teaching
Language	English
Competency	Retina/Vitreous
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Date added	19 Aug 2021


Title	OphEd: Pitt Ophthalmology Education Site
Description:	The University of Pittsburgh (Pitt) Ophthalmology Department residents and faculty have collected useful resources at the website "OphEd." The website includes videos, links to outside online resources, and discussion forums.
Link :	http://ophed.com/links
Author	The University of Pittsburgh (Pitt) Ophthalmology
Category	Resources for teaching
Language	English
Competency	Comprehensive
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Date added	19 Aug 2021


Title	Open Access Course: Geometric Optics
Description:	This open-access course introduces the geometric optics needed to study optics of the eye, optical instruments, and correction of ametropia. Totaling less than two hours, this nine-part video presentation uses audio explanation accompanied with visual constructions for better understanding. A free aao.org user account is required to access the course.
Link :	https://www.aao.org/resident-course/geometric-optics-copy
Author	Leon Strauss
Category	Resources for teaching
Language	English
Competency	Optics/Refraction/Contact Lenses
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Date added	19 Aug 2021


Title	Online Course: Introduction to Cataract Surgery
Description:	This comprehensive course will give participants the fundamental knowledge needed to begin performing cataract surgery by phacoemulsification and extracapsular removal. Each step from preoperative evaluation to postoperative care will be covered to help prepare participants for the operating room.
Link :	https://www.coursera.org/course/cataractsurgery
Author	Elizabeth Du and The University of Michigan
Category	Resources for teaching
Language	English
Competency	Cataract/Anterior Segment
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Date added	19 Aug 2021


Title	ONE Network
Description:	The American Academy of Ophthalmology's Ophthalmic News and Education (ONE) Network is an excellent source of educational materials including videos and podcasts.
Link :	https://www.aao.org/clinical-education
Author	American Academy of Ophthalmology
Category	Resources for teaching
Language	English
Competency	Medical Knowledge
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Date added	19 Aug 2021


Title	Oculoplastics.info
Description:	This website aims to provide surgical trainees with a comprehensive video atlas of oculoplastic surgical techniques and tutorials.
Link :	http://oculoplastics.info/
Author	Richard Caesar
Category	Resources for teaching
Language	English
Competency	Oculoplastics/Orbit
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Date added	19 Aug 2021