Program Overview
The ocular disease residency program at Huffman and Huffman is a multi-office, co-management based program that provides experience in both anterior and posterior segment ocular disease. The program also offers experience in laser procedures of the anterior segment and specialty contact lenses. Huffman and Huffman provides primary, secondary and tertiary eye care, as the practice often functions as a referral center providing medical and surgical eye care services. Huffman and Huffman has a team of optometrists and ophthalmologists who specialize in cataract surgery, refractive surgery, cornea, glaucoma, and many ocular diseases. The resident will spend time with each of these services, enhancing their clinical abilities in the diagnosis, treatment and management of various ocular conditions, while also learning to perform various optometric laser procedures. Residents will have an opportunity to work with optometry students and be involved in grand rounds. Each resident will be expected to complete a case presentation. Writing a publishable article is not required, but will be encouraged.
Program Mission Statement
The mission of the Huffman and Huffman residency program is to provide advanced competency in eye care in the areas of ocular disease and laser procedures while working in a multi-specialty referral center. Upon completion of the program, residents will have developed exceptional skills in the clinical treatment and management of advanced ocular conditions. Residents will also have the opportunity to develop clinical and didactic teaching abilities.
