The Modified Athens Protocol
This diagnostic imaging modality was used to evaluate corneal thickness and epithelial remodeling postoperatively.
What is anterior segment OCT?
Angela Duckworth defines this trait as a combination of passion and perseverance for long-term goals.
What is grit?
Carol Dweck contrasts this mindset, which believes abilities are static, with the growth mindset.
What is the fixed mindset?
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The Athens Protocol combines topography-guided excimer laser treatment with this corneal stabilization technique.
What is corneal crosslinking (CXL)?
Before becoming a psychologist, Duckworth taught this subject to seventh graders in New York City.
What is math?
This three-letter word, when added to statements like "I can't do this," emphasizes potential for future success.
What is "yet"?
This person has been to Mardi Gras.
Who is Bridget?
To account for epithelial removal during excimer treatment, this many diopters of myopia were added to the initial ablation.
What is −2.75 diopters?
Duckworth found that this factor was a better predictor of success than IQ, family income, or good looks.
What is grit?
Dweck advises praising this aspect of a student's work to foster a growth mindset, rather than innate intelligence.
What is effort or process?
This is the minimum corneal thickness (in microns) required preoperatively to safely perform the Athens Protocol.
What is 400 microns?
This mindset, popularized by Carol Dweck, complements grit by emphasizing the ability to grow through effort.
What is a growth mindset?
Individuals with a growth mindset view this as an opportunity to learn, rather than a sign of inadequacy.
What is failure?
The city where Dr. Popowski's son, who studies physics, lives.
What is Amsterdam?
This visual acuity parameter improved from 0.8 to 0.3 at 12 months and remained stable at 3 years.
What is uncorrected distance visual acuity (UDVA)?
Duckworth developed this questionnaire to measure an individual's level of grit.
What is the Grit Scale?
Dweck's research indicates that this type of praise can inadvertently promote a fixed mindset in children.
What is praising intelligence or talent?
This person was a personal trainer in the past.
What was Licia?