CONCOMITANT STRABISMUS
ORT4CON
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will build on concepts presented in Binocular Vision and Refraction. Students will develop an understanding of the theoretical concepts of aetiology, investigation, diagnosis and management of concominant strabismus and its sensory anomalies. 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 concomitant horizontal deviations, amblyopia, microstrabismus and disorders of the vergence and accommodative systems in an evidence-based medical context. This subject will equip students to proceed to Incominant Strabismus and Orthoptic Clinical Practice subjects.
School: School of Allied Health
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Connie Koklanis
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: ORT3BVR OR admission into HMORT - Master of Orthoptics.
Co-requisites: ORT4NEM
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 | Binocular vision and ocular motility: theory and management of strabismus | Prescribed | Van Noordern, G & Campos, E 2002 | 6TH EDN, MOSBY, ST LOUIS. |
| Readings | Diagnosis and management of ocular motility disorders | Prescribed | Ansons, A & Davis, H 2001 | 3RD EDN, BLACKWELL SCIENCE, OXFORD. |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate an appropriate use and application of discipline specific instrumentation to investigate concomitant strabismus, retinal correspondence, sensory adaptations and binocular functions
- Activities:
- This learning outcome is achieved with (i) online activities, (ii) enquiry/case based learning activities and (iii) practical classes
02. Integrate information obtained from a case history and the results of a clinical investigation to differentially diagnose concomitant strabismus
- Activities:
- This learning outcome is achieved with (i) online activities and (ii) enquiry/case based learning activities
03. Using the best available evidence, devise a management plan and explain the prognosis for a patient diagnosed with concomitant strabismus
- Activities:
- This learning outcome is achieved with (i) online activities and (ii) enquiry/case based learning activities
Melbourne, 2015, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Connie Koklanis
Class requirements
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.5 hours scheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
"Online learning activities equivalent to a 1.5 hour lecture"
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 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 | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 10-minute practical examination | Hurdle requirement: must be passed in order to gain a pass in this subject | 15 | 01, 02 |
| one 2-hour end-of-semester written examination | Hurdle requirement: must be passed in order to gain a pass in this subject | 55 | 01, 02, 03 |
| two 30-minute mid-semester written tests | 30 | 01, 03, 02 |