INCOMITANT STRABISMUS
ORT5INC
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students will build on concepts presented in Binocular Vision & Refraction, Concomitant Strabismus and Neuro-ophthalmology and Eye Movement Control. Students will develop an understanding of the aetiology, investigation, diagnosis, and management of incomitant strabismus and associated sensory consequences. Using an enquiry based learning program; students will integrate theoretical concepts with practical instrumentation and clinical techniques to apply optical, orthoptic, medical and surgical management for various types of strabismus in an evidence based medical context with multidisciplinary provisions (incorporating ophthalmology, neurology, radiology and endocrinology). This subject will equip students to progress to the Orthoptic Clinical Practice subjects.
Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Connie Koklanis
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: ORT4CON and ORT4NEM
Co-requisites: ORT5OMT
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: Limited to students enrolled in Orthoptics.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Diagnosis and management of ocular motility disorders | Prescribed | Ansons, A & Davis, H 2001 | 3RD EDN, BLACKWELL SCIENCE, OXFORD. |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Connie Koklanis
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 39
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 39 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 31 - 39
Two 1.5 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 39 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 10-minute practical examination | hurdle requirement: must be passed in order to gain a pass in this subject | 15 |
| one 2-hour end of semester written examination | hurdle requirement: must be passed in order to gain a pass in this subject | 55 |
| two 30-minute mid-semester written examinations | 30 |