OPHTHALMIC MANAGEMENT AND THERAPEUTICS
ORT5OMT
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will build on concepts presented in Ophthalmic Investigation and Diagnosis and Ophthalmic Pharmacology. Students will develop an understanding of the management of ophthalmic cases particularly within the context of major eye diseases such as glaucoma, cataract, diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration and systemic disease. Using an enquiry-based learning program, students will integrate theoretical concepts with clinical techniques to apply optical, pharmaceutical and surgical management of ophthalmic pathology. This subject will equip students to progress to the Orthoptic Clinical Practice subjects.
Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Linda Malesic
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: ORT4OPP and ORT4OID
Co-requisites: ORT5LVR and ORT5INC and ORT5CLA
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 | Anterior eye disease and therapeutics A-Z. | Prescribed | Bruce, A & Loughnan, M 2002 | BUTTERWORTH-HEINENMANN, LONDON. |
| Readings | Clinical ophthamology: a systematic approach (6th edn). | Prescribed | Kanski, J 2007 | ELSEVIER HEALTH SCIENCES, UK. |
| Readings | Pharmacology for health professionals | Prescribed | Bryant, B, Knights, K & Salerno, E 2006 | ELSEVIER, MELBOURNE. |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Linda Malesic
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Classes are held over a 10 week period"
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.5 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Classes are held over a 10 week period"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 1,000-word group assignment | 15 | |
| one 1-hour in-class test | 25 | |
| one 2.5-hour end-of-semester written examination | 60 |