Medical Student Rotations

Ophthalmic Pathology

Advisor: Dr Gonzalez-Fernandez
Location: Buffalo General Hospital

Ophthalmic pathology represents a cross-section of pathology in that it includes topics in dermatopathology (eye lids), neuropathology (optic nerve, retina), soft tissue (orbital lesions), and other issues unique to the eye (conjuctiva, cornea, lens and globe). The goal of the rotation is to expose the resident to the normal and pathological anatomy and histopathology of the eye and structures related to it. Emphasis is placed on correlating pathology to clinical states. Resident work directly with Dr Gonzalez-Fernandez to gross in surgical and autopsy specimens of the eye and ocular adnexa, and to sign out all histological cases. Opportunities for the preparation of case report publication abound.