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department of ophthalmology

Residency Program

 

Surgical Experience

 

The surgical experience at Temple is rich and varied. Residents receive training in nearly all aspects of surgical ophthalmology. The exact number of cases on which a resident will be primary surgeon will vary depending upon the surgical skills and interests of the resident. Shown below is a breakdown of surgical cases a motivated resident can expect to achieve.

 

 

Surgical Category
As Primary Surgeon As Assistant
Cataract/IOL
125
350
Cornea
10
25
Glaucoma
25
50
Globe
23
5
Strabismus
40
10
Oculoplastics
90
100
Retina and Vitreous
20
20
LASIK
10
5