7/30/2018 0 Comments A Glimpse of the Eye at WilmerThis week, we had the chance to get our look at eye surgeries at the Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins Hospital, specifically in the specialties of cataract, retina, and glaucoma.
Mornings at the Wilmer OR are a unique experience. Patients are waiting outside in the lobby with their loved ones, some older, some younger, some with white eye patches waiting to experience their new and improved vision after surgery. We are so thankful to have the opportunity to see what happens behind the scenes! We've split ourselves into pairs for each specialty. Dan and I are focusing on cataract, Josh and Brittany on Retina, and Nick and Krithik on Glaucoma. Of course, we are all aware of what's going on with each others observations, but splitting into pairs will help us learn all of the intricacies surrounding the procedure, which is critical for us to make the most of the time we will spend at Aravind. Behind the scenes: As in any surgical procedure, the surgery is made possible by a team of providers including surgeons, anesthesiologists or nurse anesthetists, and scrub nurses. What is different about eye surgery is that the surgeon looks into a microscope to obtain a closer view of the eye while performing the hand maneuvers required. Talk about hand-eye-coordination! The outside observer (such as us), has a full view of the eye through a television screen, which is convenient, since we want to understand each and every detail of the surgery. Today is our last day of rotations at the Wilmer. While it was short, we had a great experience getting our first look at eye surgery. This is just the beginning. In 24 hours, we will be on our way to immerse ourselves into ophthalmology, at a place that is known for its efficiency and commitment to equitable eyecare. Goodbye for now and see you in Madurai! -Namratha
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