Ophthalmology
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To determine the current level of formal training in ocular anesthesia provided to nonophthalmologist physicians, the rationale for this training or lack thereof, and the perceived need for this training by anesthesia residency training programs. ⋯ Currently, few ophthalmology programs offer formal training to anesthesiology residents in ocular anesthesia. Following are the predominant factors involved in this decision: (1) the operating surgeon is ultimately responsible for any complications; (2) there is a lack of knowledge of orbital anatomy and axial eye length by anesthesia personnel; and, most importantly, (3) there is a brief episodic nature in which anesthesia residents encounter ophthalmologic procedures resulting in minimal opportunities for training and experience from which the residency training program could ensure quality outcome and proper credentialling.