The Optometric Residency at Vance Thompson Vision in West Fargo, ND provides advanced clinical training in anterior segment ocular care. The residency is composed of 53 weeks of participation in direct pre- and post-operative care for the following anterior segment surgeries: laser and implant refractive surgery, cataract surgery, refractive cataract surgery using toric, multi-focal and extended depth of focus IOLs, corneal disease and transplant surgery, glaucoma treatment and surgery, and dry eye. An understanding and knowledge of advanced diagnostic and surgical technology will be developed. In addition to the extensive experience in managing conditions related to the anterior segment, there is opportunity to develop skills with specialty contact lenses, if desired. The resident will work with many specialty designs, including gas-permeable scleral and corneal designs, hybrid, custom soft and orthokeratology lenses. Additionally, emphasis will be placed on participation in anterior segment clinical research. The resident will also participate in academic activities like journal clubs, as well as initiating their own research project.
Vance Thompson Vision is a private secondary and tertiary clinical and surgical practice that employs a model of OD/MD cooperative care of patients. There are no primary care or optical duties performed during the residency. The OD resident will also learn a fundamental priority at Vance Thompson Vision, which is to always strive to provide the best patient experience on earth.