studying the prominent iranian-islamic scientific texts of middle ages in the field of ophthalmology may play a role in recognizing the science of traditional ophthalmology and its crucial diagnostic and therapeutic points. the most important and reliable resources in the context of ophthalmology belong to iranian scientists. this study collects these references and provides their relative equi...

an International Ophthalmology Strategic Plan to preserve and restore vision ± Vision for the Future. This strategic plan involved a multi pronged approach to reduce visual impairment and blindness worldwide, and the following actions have been completed or are underway to make this plan a reality: " IFOS/ICO fellowships have been established under the leadership of Professor Balder Gloor to pr...

BACKGROUND The development and demonstration of incremental trainee autonomy is required by the ACGME. However, there is scant published research concerning autonomy of ophthalmology residents in the outpatient clinic setting. This study explored the landscape of resident ophthalmology outpatient clinics in the United States. METHODS A link to an online survey using the QualtricsTM platform w...

arlo Lovisolo passed away on July 10th this summer after a prolonged battle with a glioblastoma. Born in Acqui Terme in October 1961, he was an outstanding physician and surgeon who enlightened his colleagues in ophthalmology with his surgical talent and meticulous observations, particularly in refractive surgery and most specifically in the field of phakic intraocular lens implantation. Carlo ...

Objective. To determine if Grit-S scores correlate with academic success in a doctor of pharmacy (PharmD) program, as well as the pursuit and attainment of pharmacy postgraduate (residency or fellowship) training. Methods. A 28-item survey was administered to third- and fourth-year (P3 and P4) pharmacy students. Variables queried included Grit-S score, demographics, pharmacy experience prior to...

Ophthalmic surgery involves very precise surgical skill, which is difficult to teach and even more cumbersome in assessment of resident’s skill. Hence it’s a need time adopt newer tool for transferring as well assessing With this concept mind International Council Ophthalmology (ICO) has developed various tools skills. If we use not only learning but also give constructive feedback on the skill...

This recent addition to the Clio Medica series is very welcome for several reasons. It is almost unique, for the only other histories of ophthalmology in English are a very short essay by Sorsby and an article by Shastid in the American Encyclopedia of Ophthalmology. The brevity of Chance's history has excluded a separate bibliography, yet the author has managed to include mention in the text o...

?Myopia is an error of refraction, due to elongation of the-yeball, and its conditions vary with its degree. When it does n?t exceed four or five dioptres it is of little disadvantage, excePt to those who wish to enter the public services, or whose 0ccupations require particularly good far vision ; but as the amount increases, it causes more and more damage to the 'gnt, until in its high degree...