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Steven J Gedde¹, Kateki Vinod

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

Current Opinion in Ophthalmology

|November 24, 2015

Summary

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Ophthalmology residents’ glaucoma surgery experience remains stable, with a shift towards tube shunts. Resident-performed surgeries are safe and effective, comparable to those by specialists, especially with structured training.

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Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Surgical Training
Glaucoma Management

Background:

Glaucoma surgery training for ophthalmology residents is crucial for patient care.
Understanding current trends in resident surgical experience is essential.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the training of ophthalmology residents in performing glaucoma surgery.
To assess the trends and outcomes of resident-performed glaucoma procedures.

Main Methods:

Analysis of Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education data on resident surgical case logs.
Review of existing medical literature on resident surgical outcomes.

Main Results:

The average number of glaucoma surgeries performed by residents has been stable over five years.
A trend towards increased use of tube shunts and decreased use of filtering procedures is observed.
No significant differences in safety and efficacy exist between resident-performed and specialist-performed glaucoma procedures.

Conclusions:

Tube shunts are increasingly utilized in glaucoma management, reflected in resident training.
Resident-performed glaucoma surgery outcomes are favorable and comparable to those of experienced surgeons.
Structured curricula enhance resident learning and patient safety in glaucoma surgery.