In this subject, you will extend your knowledge of concepts related to anatomy and physiology of the eye in order to understand a range of ocular pathology, with a particular focus on cataract and glaucoma. You will be required to perform a range of investigative techniques to identify and measure … For more content click the Read more button below.
In this subject, you will extend your knowledge of concepts related to anatomy and physiology of the eye in order to understand a range of ocular pathology, with a particular focus on cataract and glaucoma. You will be required to perform a range of investigative techniques to identify and measure the pathology and integrate patient information to lead to a differential diagnosis. You will undertake clinical placement as part of the requirements for this subject. Professional Accreditation requires all competencies be met as defined by the Australian Orthoptic Board. Successful completion of clinical placement during this subject facilitates meeting these clinical competencies.
Capstones provide students with a way of integrating and applying knowledge and skills gained throughout their course.
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Learning resources
Recommended - Book - Ophthalmology Lecture Notes
Title:Ophthalmology Lecture Notes
Resource requirement:Recommended
Author/editor:James, B., Bron, A., Parulekar, M.V.
Year:2017
Edition/volume:12th Edition
Publisher:Wiley, Blackwell, United Kingdom
Recommended - Book - Kanski's Clinical Opthamology: A systemic approach
Title:Kanski's Clinical Opthamology: A systemic approach
Resource requirement:Recommended
Author/editor:Bowling, B
Year:2016
Edition/volume:8th Edition
Publisher:Elsevier Limited, China
Career ready
Career focused:This subject contains career development learning or professional engagement opportunities
Work based learning (placement):Yes
Self sourced or Uni sourced placement:Uni sourced
Entire subject or partial subject:Partial subject
Total hours/days required:
10 days
Location of work based learning:Metro
Work based learning additional requirements:
Students will be expected to wear appropriate attire while on placement. There will be some cost associated with uniform and equipment purchase.
Subject intended learning outcomes
On successful completion you will be able to:
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Investigate and analyse the observed changes in ocular anatomy and physiology causing cataract and glaucoma.
2.
Review patients' signs and symptoms and explain initial differential diagnoses of ophthalmic conditions which cause cataract and glaucoma.
3.
Combine patients' signs and symptoms together with other clinical data and measurements to offer provisional diagnoses and some management of cataract and glaucoma.
4.
Utilise appropriate investigative techniques and equipment to measure and document the disease process related to cataract and glaucoma.
Learning activities
Students will learn to classify and grade cataracts and complete case study activities which reflect real-world cases that they will be exposed to on clinical placement.
Students will learn how to measure the eye using contact and non-contact biometry and apply this measurement using appropriate formulae in order to calculate intra-ocular lens power for cataract surgery.
Case studies and ophthalmic investigative techniques will be used to teach students about glaucoma - its presentation and classification.
Students will learn how to perform various clinical tests for the purpose of investigation and diagnosis of glaucoma.
While on clinical placement, students will apply their skills under the supervision and guidance of their clinical supervisor.
Requisite rules
Prerequisites: Students must be admitted in one of the following courses: HHOR
