OPTO8002 Ophthalmology

This topic explores further the practice of ophthalmology with particular emphasis on the ocular therapeutic practice of optometry under the following sections:

• Anterior Eye Disorders
• Uveitis/Scleritis/Episcleritis
• Diagnosis and Management of Glaucoma
• Management of Cataract/ Post-operative care of cataract patients
• Post-operative care and management of refractive surgery patients
• Management of posterior segment conditions
• Ophthalmic Surgery
• Shared Care/Co-management with Ophthalmologists

This topic aims to:

• Provide students with thorough knowledge of the legal, ethical and practical aspects of prescribing, posterior segment disease management and ophthalmic procedures
• Develop skills to enable the management of anterior eye conditions, eye wall and intraocular inflammation, glaucoma, post-operative care of the cataract and refractive surgery patient and participation in shared care models
• Empower students to use learning approaches that suit them
• Allow development of information acquisition and critical appraisal skills
• Allow development of interpersonal and teaching skills for effective group/team work
• Allow development of life-long learning skills

1. Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the legal, ethical and practical aspects of prescribing, posterior segment disease management and ophthalmic procedures
2. Apply and demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the management and diagnosis of anterior eye conditions, eye wall and intraocular inflammation, glaucoma, post-operative care of the cataract and refractive surgery patient
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the landscape of optometry / ophthalmology relationships and how to engage in shared care arrangements
4. Demonstrate skills in independent learning, collaboration and critical thinking