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MANAGEMENT OF OPHTHALMOLOGICAL CONDITIONS

Code: ORTH235

Credits: 7.5

Semester: Semester 1

The module will address management options for clinical ophthalmological conditions. It will be the second in a series of three modules (including ORTH 142 and ORTH 334) that relate to wider ophthalmological conditions encountered in orthoptic practice. The module builds on the knowledge delivered in first year (ORTH142) where the signs, symptoms and investigation of the same conditions are covered. On completion of this module, students will be able to apply their knowledge of ophthalmic management to a wide range of conditions, identifying appropriate types of treatment for specific cases. This module will deliver the teaching material relating to management principles and the application of this knowledge to a range of specific conditions. This will be done through a combination of face to face teaching methods (seminars and tutorials) and online materials (electures and interactive learning tools to assess knowledge eg using Quizlet). University lecturers from orthoptics and ophthalmology will provide teaching relevant to their expertise. Specific clinical skills sessions will be incorporated to teach the students how to use the slit lamp.  The assessment of this module will be a combination of a short notes written paper and a clinical skills assessment using the slit lamp.