Educational Tools and Resources

The educational programs the Ophthalmology Foundation offers are complemented by tools developed by our Education Committee Members and other organizations. We strive to make as many resources available and accessible across technologies to as many people as possible.

The Ophthalmology Foundation has created and compiled several resources that are free for ophthalmologists to access as needed. Below, you can find our collection of resources for medical teachers, internationally standardized and published Direct Observation of Clinical Skills (iDOCS), Subspecialty Surgical Rubrics (OSCARS), as well as other helpful organizations. Residents and other trainees can also use these to expand their knowledge and improve their technique.

Database of Resources for Medical Teachers

Access the free Resources Library, a collection of links to ophthalmic education resources from around the globe. These resources have been curated, reviewed, and approved by our editorial board members.

Direct Observation of Clinical Skills Downloads

OF iDOC Subjective Refraction (PDF)
OF iDOC Subjective Refraction (DOCX)

OSCARS

Ophthalmology Surgical Competency Assessment Rubrics: for use by ophthalmology teachers and trainers to use to improve their trainees’ technique.

Helpful Organizations

We’ve included links below to some organizations where you can find more educational resources, events, and information on opportunities in your region or area of expertise. We’ve also included some organizations that offer an opportunity to serve ophthalmologists and patients in low-income regions of the world.

Education Organizations

Service Organizations

Supranational Organizations