ort4nem neuro ophth
NEURO-OPHTHALMOLOGY AND EYE MOVEMENT CONTROL
ORT4NEM
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will build on concepts presented in Ocular Physiology and Vision Science, and Clinical Anatomy and Neurosciences. Students will develop an understanding of disorders of the afferent and efferent visual pathways. Within this context, cortical and subcortical control, pathways and functions of the different types of eye movement systems will also be investigated. Using an enquiry based learning program; students will integrate theoretical concepts with practical instrumentation and clinical techniques to interpet clinical findings for the diagnosis and management of neuro-ophthalmic disorders. This subject will equip students to progress to the Orthoptic Clinical Practice subjects.
SchoolSchool of Allied Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorLinda Malesic
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites ORT3OPM and ORT3BVR OR admission into HMORT - Master of Orthoptics.
Co-requisites ORT4OID and ORT4CON and 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 | Neurological Differential Diagnosis | Recommended | Patten, J. 1997 | SPRINGER-VERLAG, GREAT BRITAIN |
| Readings | The Neuro-Ophthalmology Survival Guide | Recommended | Pane, A., Burdon, M., Miller, N.R. 2007 | MOSBY, EDINBURGH |
| Readings | The Neurology of Eye Movement | Recommended | Leigh, J., Zee, D.S. 2006 | OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS, OXFORD |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Independently plan and perform an assessment of a patient with a neurological disorder to determine the integrity of their visual system.
- Activities:
- Lecture material Practical sessions
02. Work collaboratively in teams to accurately perform and explain, a variety of tests used in the neuro-ophthalmic setting, including assessment of the visual field, pupils, colour vision and eye movement control.
- Activities:
- Lecture material Practical sessions Videos made available via library catalogue
03. Defend and evaluate your selection of investigative methods for a given patient.
- Activities:
- Lecture material Practical sessions Recommended texts
04. Instruct and monitor a patient with a neurological complaint during their assessment, and adapt or revise the test process as required, to achieve the most reliable results.
- Activities:
- Lecture material Practical sessions Videos made available via library catalogue
05. Record, interpret and synthesise test findings, and develop a summary of the patients's results and be able to report results verbally and in writing to the patient and colleagues using contextually sensitive terminology.
- Activities:
- Lecture material Practical sessions
06. Differentially diagnose the patient with a neuro-ophthalmic disorder, to inform further testing or review management and their urgency.
- Activities:
- Lecture material Workshop material Journal articles Recommended texts Videos made available via library catalogue
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLinda Malesic
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
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 practicum | Hurdle requirement: Students must obtain a pass in this assessment to receive an overall pass in this subject | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
| One 2-hour written examination | Hurdle requirement: Students must obtain a pass in this assessment to receive an overall pass in this subject | 60 | 03, 05, 06 |
| One 45-minute in class test | 20 | 03, 05, 06 |