OCULAR PATHOLOGY C

Overview

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 conditions, with a focus on, but not limited to, the posterior segment of the eye. Ocular conditions include vascular disease, retinal disease, ocular trauma, optic neuropathies, neoplasms and uveitis. During the course of this subject, you will be required to perform investigative techniques to identify and measure the pathology and integrate patient information to lead to a differential diagnosis. These investigative techniques include ophthalmoscopy in addition to ocular imaging techniques. This subject will equip you to progress to the subject Ocular Management and Rehabilitation.

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Subject coordinator

Meri Vukicevic

Subject type

Undergraduate

Year level

Year Level 3 - UG

AQF level

Level 7 - Bachelor Degree

Available as elective

Available to study abroad / exchange students

Capstone subject
Capstones provide students with a way of integrating and applying knowledge and skills gained throughout their course.

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Learning resources

Prescribed - Book - Manual for Eye Examination and Diagnosis

Prescribed - Book - Kanski's Clinical Ophthalmology: A Systematic Approach

Prescribed - Book - Lecture Notes Ophthalmology

Career ready

Work based learning (placement):No

Graduate capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing

COMMUNICATION - Cultural Intelligence and Global Perspective

DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility

Subject intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:

Investigate and analyse ocular disease of the uveal tract and posterior segment.

Analyse patient signs and symptoms to formulate and communicate appropriate clinical investigation strategies.

Apply investigative techniques to a given patient presentation to develop an accurate and evidence-based provisional diagnosis of ocular conditions.

Apply appropriate investigative techniques and demonstrate proficient use of ophthalmic equipment to measure and document eye disease processes

Learning activities

You will engage in lectures, practicals, tutorials and various assessments to achieve the subject's intended learning outcomes

Requisite rules

Prerequisites: Students must be admitted in one of the following courses: HHOR.

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