Can J Ophthalmol
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To characterize emergency department (ED) referrals in order to identify the most common pathologies, compare accuracy of diagnosis, and measure correlation of visual acuity (VA) and intraocular pressure (IOP) measurements between the ED and ophthalmology setting. ⋯ The 5 highest volume diagnoses in descending order were posterior vitreous detachment/vitreous syneresis, corneal abrasion, keratitis, anterior uveitis, and retinal tear/detachment. Visual acuity measurements in ED are reliable. IOP is infrequently checked in the ED and more unreliable when measured over 20 mm Hg.
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To describe the current clinical, surgical, and other educational activities of Canadian ophthalmology residents. ⋯ This study describes the current clinical, surgical, and other educational activities across Canadian ophthalmology residency programs. The data allows individual programs to evaluate their training models in relation to broader national trends.