Overview

This topic will further develop the students' knowledge of the key areas of medical and vision science underpinning optometrical practice. Students will be familiarised with the scientific basis of Optometry by providing them with knowledge of the normal structure and function of the eye and visual system and relevant body … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Aims

This topic aims to:

  • Provide students with the opportunity to think about information as it occurs in the clinical setting
  • Deliver information in an integrated format that provides connection of information from each medical and vision science discipline
  • Ensure material connected to clinical cases by definition has relevance to clinical practice
  • 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
  • Provide students with thorough knowledge about the eye diseases related to optometry

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
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Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the overall normal structure and function of the eye and visual system
2.
Apply and demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the nature and treatment of all of the ametropias, the major blinding eye diseases, their etiology and pathophysiology including their clinical presentation and treatment
3.
Demonstrate knowledge of the relevant and important systemic diseases in the endocrine, neurological and musculoskeletal systems and the physiological optics underpinning the conditions presented
4.
Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the conditions at the molecular genetic and embryological levels
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Apply their knowledge of modern ophthalmic optics and pharmacological prescribing and dispensing and where appropriate, therapeutic management
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Demonstrate skills in independent learning, collaboration and critical thinking

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