Assessment of Ophthalmology Residency Training in Switzerland: A Trainee-Based Survey.

Background: This study aimed to evaluate the current status of ophthalmology residency training in Switzerland and provide insights for enhancing training programs.

Materials And Methods: The survey covered demographic data such as gender, age, workplace, and year of residency, as well as working conditions, current practical and diagnostic skills, interest in scientific work, and future plans. It consisted of 16 multiple choice questions (MCQ), 5 multiple select questions (MSQ), 8 free-text, 6 Net Promoter Score (NPS), and 4 Likert scale questions.

Analysis of Blood Flow in the Macula and Optic Nerve Head in Healthy Young Volunteers Using Laser Speckle Flowgraphy.

Purpose: To assess optic nerve head (ONH) and macular blood flow in young healthy volunteers using laser speckle flowgraphy (LSFG).

Methods: This is a prospective single-center study conducted at the Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital Zurich from May to November 2021. Young, healthy men aged ≥ 18 years without ocular or systemic diseases were included.

Analysis of Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) and Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography (OCTA) Parameters in Young Adults after SARS-CoV-2 Infection (COVID-19) Compared with Healthy Young Controls.

Purpose: To compare retinal changes in young adults with previous SARS-CoV-2 infection with healthy young controls using optical coherence tomography (OCT) and optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA).

Methods: This prospective single-center study was conducted at the University Hospital of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland. Participants were imaged from May to November 2021 using the device (Visionix International SAS, Pont-de-l'Arche, France).

Smartphone Slit Lamp Imaging-Usability and Quality Assessment.

Purpose: To assess the usability and image quality of a smartphone adapter for direct slit lamp imaging.

Methods: A single-center, prospective, clinical study conducted in the Department of Ophthalmology at the University Hospital Zurich, Switzerland. The smartphone group consisted of 26 medical staff (consultants, residents, and students).