Ophthalmology

The Diagnosis and Management of Orbital and Periorbital Cellulitis

This podcast presents the diagnosis and management of orbital and periorbital cellulitis. In this episode, listeners will learn about the relevant anatomy, basic definitions, most likely etiologies, and most common presentations of periorbital and orbital cellulitis, as well as the red flag features of severe disease. Furthermore, effective therapies, discharge criterion and follow-up plans for patients with periorbital and/or orbital cellulitis will be described.


Approach to Blunt Ocular Trauma

This podcast presents an approach to blunt ocular trauma with a focus on pediatrics. In this episode, listeners will learn a focused history and physical exam for blunt ocular trauma and how it should be managed including when urgent referral to ophthalmology is required. This podcast was developed by Cody Lo in collaboration with Dr. Jane Gardiner, head of pediatric ophthalmology at the University of British Columbia and BC Children's Hospital in Vancouver, Canada.


Approach to Esotropia

This podcast presents an approach to esotropia. In it, the listener will learn the different categories of esotropia, how to evaluate a patient with esotropia, how to identify an urgent case, and several treatment options for esotropia. This podcast was created by Katia Milovanova, a medical student at the University of Alberta, in collaboration with Dr. Natashka Pollock, a pediatric ophthalmologist at the University of Alberta.


An Approach to Amblyopia

This podcast presents an approach to amblyopia. In it, listeners will learn to define amblyopia, how to develop a differential diagnosis for a child with reduced visual acuity, how to recognize the clinical signs and symptoms of amblyopia, how to manage patients with amblyopia, and when to refer a patient with suspected amblyopia to an ophthalmologist or optometrist. The podcast was developed by Crystal Liu, a senior medical student at the University of Calgary, Dr. Bo Bao, a resident physician at the University of Alberta, and Dr.


Pediatric Uveitis

In this Pedscase, we will explore an approach to pediatric uveitis through the discussion of clinical cases related to acute and chronic uveitis that may appear in your practice. This podcast was developed by Virginia Goetz, a second year medical student at the University of Alberta, alongside Dr. Dax Rumsey, a Pediatric Rheumatologist at the Stollery Children's Hospital. 


Approach to Childhood Glaucoma

This podcast will go over an approach to glaucoma in children including the history and physical examination, measurement of intraocular pressures, and intial management of a child with glaucoma. It was developed by Jenny Ma, a medical student at the University of Alberta in collaboration with Dr. Chris Novak, a pediatric resident at the University of Alberta, and Dr. Natashka Pollock, a pediatric ophthalmologist at the University of Alberta


Approach to Childhood Glaucoma

This video will go over an approach to glaucoma in children including the history and physical examination, measurement of intraocular pressures, and intial management of a child with glaucoma. It was developed by Jenny Ma, a medical student at the University of Alberta in collaboration with Dr. Chris Novak, a pediatric resident at the University of Alberta, and Dr. Natashka Pollock, a pediatric ophthalmologist at the University of Alberta


The Pediatric Eye Exam in Primary Care

This podcast covers the pediatric eye exam in primary care, including vision developmental milestones, how to perform a focused history and age appropriate eye exam, signs and symptoms of eye conditions, and when to refer to a pediatric ophthalmologist. This podcast was developed by Jennifer Ling, a medical student at the University of British Columbia, Harry Liu, a medical student at the University of Alberta and Dr. Ian MacDonald, an ophthalmologist and professor at the University of Alberta.


The Pediatric Eye Exam in Primary Care

This video covers the pediatric eye exam in primary care, including vision developmental milestones, how to perform a focused history and age appropriate eye exam, signs and symptoms of eye conditions, and when to refer to a pediatric ophthalmologist. This video was developed by Jennifer Ling, a medical student at the University of British Columbia, Harry Liu, a medical student at the University of Alberta and Dr. Ian MacDonald, an ophthalmologist and professor at the University of Alberta.


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