Iris Ophthalmology Clinic Residency in Refractive and Ocular Surgery

Category:
Refractive and Ocular Surgery

School Affiliation:
Pacific University College of Optometry

Residency Location:
Iris Ophthalmology Clinic - Canada

Residency Program Supervisor, Iris Ophthalmology Clinic
8948-202 Street, Unit 1
Langley, BC V1M 4A7
Phone: 604-881-4747
Fax: 604-881-2441

Coordinator:
Sharon T. Wong, OD, PhD - sharon.wong@iris.ca
Residency Director:
Ken Eakland, OD - eaklandk@pacificu.edu

Key Residency Information:

Residency Description:

This one-year residency provides accelerated learning in primary care optometry with emphasis on laser refractive/anterior segment surgery and ocular disease co-management. The IRIS Ophthalmology Clinic in Langley, British Columbia is a large multiple-doctor clinic with on-site ophthalmology services providing rich opportunities for professional exchange of clinical skills and information. The resident will develop expertise in clinical and practice management, triage, and communication with referring medical doctors and other healthcare providers. Stateof- the-art technology allows specialty contact lens fittings and advanced anterior/posterior segment diagnostic imaging. The resident will experience different learning modalities (including urban/ rural / special ty cl ini c settings) and travel opportunities to various optometric conferences and sites.

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