Objectives to direct the training of emergency medicine residents on off-service rotations: Ophthalmology

This is the ninth article in a continuing series for emergency medicine education. Ophthalmology is the topic. Since ophthalmologic problems are common in the emergency department and have obvious importance in clinical care, the time spent on an ophthalmology rotation can be very valuable in emergency medicine training. This experience is often limited to a 2-week rotation. Therefore, clear goals and objectives take on a greater significance for the resident-in-training.