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OPHTHALMIC INVESTIGATION AND DIAGNOSIS
ORT4OID
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will build on concepts presented in ocular pathology and clinical refraction. Using an enquiry-based learning program, students will develop an understanding of the method of investigation required to assess various ophthalmic cases and interpret the clinical results obtained in order to formulate differential diagnoses. Students will integrate the theoretical concepts taught with practical instrumentation sessions. This subject will equip students to progress to the subject Ophthalmic Management and Therapeutics.
FacultyFaculty of Health Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorStuart Keel
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites ORT3OPM and HBS3PAP OR admission into HMORT - Master of Orthoptics
Co-requisites ORT4OPP
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Limited to students enrolled in Orthoptics.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Clinical ophthalmology: a systematic approach | Recommended | Kanski, J 2007 | 6TH EDN, ELSEVIER HEALTH SCIENCES, UNITED KINGDOM. |
| Readings | Lecture Notes Ophthalmology | Recommended | James, B, Chew, C, Bron, A 2007 | 10TH EDN, BLACKWELL PUBLISHING, UNITED KINGDOM. |
| Readings | Manual for eye examination and diagnosis | Recommended | Leitman, M 2007 | 7TH EDN, BLACKWELL PUBLISHING, UNITED KINGDOM. |
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorStuart Keel
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Two 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
Two 1.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| four practicums (equiv to 30 mins/3,000-words) | Hurdle Requirement: Students must pass this assessment to obtain an overall pass in this subject | 40 |
| one 1.5-hour end of semester written examination | 60 |