An interpretation of the new version of Amblyopia Preferred Practice Pattern / 中华实验眼科杂志

In November 2017,after a five-year hiatus,the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) published the latest version of Amblyopia Preferred Practice Pattern (PPP).It provides authoritative guidance for the diagnosis and treatment of amblyopia based on the best clinical evidence.The new PPP continues the rigorous,comprehensive and refined features of the 2012 edition,and has updated and supplemented in many aspects,such as definition,epidemiology,classification,diagnosis and treatment etc.This article introduces and interprets the main contents and updates of the new edition of the PPP.

Education in ophthalmology over the past 60 years

This paper summarizes the personal experience of an ophthalmologist who has been involved in medical education for over 60 years. With clinical experience and leadership positions within ophthalmology and in broad medical organizations, this paper chronicles the evolution of educational practice and approaches for over a half-century.