In this subject, you will be supported to build on concepts presented in the subjects Neuro-ophthalmology and Incomitant Strabismus. You will broaden your understanding of disorders of the sensory and motor visual pathways. Within this context, neurological control, pathways and functions of the different types of eye movement systems will … For more content click the Read more button below.
In this subject, you will be supported to build on concepts presented in the subjects Neuro-ophthalmology and Incomitant Strabismus. You will broaden your understanding of disorders of the sensory and motor visual pathways. Within this context, neurological control, pathways and functions of the different types of eye movement systems will be studied in detail. You will be given the opportunity to integrate theoretical concepts and clinical techniques to interpret clinical findings for the diagnosis and management of eye movement disorders.
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 - The Neurology of Eye Movement
Title:The Neurology of Eye Movement
Resource requirement:Recommended
Author/editor:Leigh, J., Zee, D.S.
Year:2015
Edition/volume:5TH ED
Publisher:OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS
Recommended - Book - The Neuro-Ophthalmology Survival Guide
Title:The Neuro-Ophthalmology Survival Guide
Resource requirement:Recommended
Author/editor:Pane, A., Miller, N.R., Burdon, M.
Year:2018
Edition/volume:2ND ED
Publisher:ELSEVIER, CHINA
Career ready
Work based learning (placement):No
Graduate capabilities
COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing
DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry
Subject intended learning outcomes
On successful completion you will be able to:
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Independently interpret assessments of patients with neurological disorders to determine the integrity of eye movement systems.
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Justify the selection of investigative assessments for patients with neurological disorders
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Apply clinical reasoning and critical thinking skills to clinical scenarios.
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Interpret patient data in relation to eye movement disorders and communicate these findings clearly and coherently to patients and other health professionals.
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Interpret clinical findings to formulate differential diagnoses and inform further management.
Requisite rules
Prerequisites: Students must be admitted in one of the following courses: HHOR
