CLINICAL REFRACTION
ORT4REF
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will build on concepts presented in Optics and Refractive State. Students will broaden their understanding of disorders of optical properties of the eye and will develop an understanding of the method of investigation required to assess various refractive errors and interpret the clinical results obtained in order to formulate differential diagnoses and recommend action. Students will integrate theoretical concepts taught with practical instrumentation sessions. This subject will equip students to progress to the Orthoptic Clinical Practice subjects.
School: School of Allied Health
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Linda Malesic
Available to Study Abroad Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Must be enrolled in HZVSO and have passed ORT3OPM, ORT3NEO and ORT3BIV OR admission into HMORT - Master of Orthoptics
Co-requisites: ORT4AOD and ORT4OPP
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: Limited to students enrolled in HZVSO - Bachelor of Applied Sciences/Master of Orthoptics or HMORT - Master of Orthoptics
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Manual for eye examination and diagnosis | Recommended | Leitman, M 2007 | 7TH EDN, BLACKWELL PUBLISHING, UNITED KINGDOM. |
| Readings | Duke-Elder's Practice of Refraction | Recommended | Abrams, D 1993 | 10TH EDN, CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE, NY |
| Readings | Clinical Ophthalmology: A systematic approach | Recommended | Kanski, J 2007 | 6TH EDN, ELSEVIER HEALTH SCIENCES, UNITED KINGDOM. |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Select and justify an appropriate set of tests to investigate a given set of signs and symptoms of a given refractive error.
- Activities:
- Students will be presented with clinical refractive error scenarios in order to develop their skills in determining the most appropriate investigative techniques required. This will be assessed via written responses in end-of-semester examination and practical examinations.
02. Obtain reliable and reproducible results when using a given investigative instrument or attest of a given refractive error.
- Activities:
- Students will develop their practical skills using several investigative refractive techniques in order to achieve a reproducible result. This will be assessed via practical examinations.
03. Determine and justify appropriate investigative techniques for use in assessing a patient, based on subjective and objective patient presentation, and use initiative to adapt these as needed during assessment as results are obtained.
- Activities:
- Based on information presented in lectures and practical classes students will build on their knowledge regarding appropriate assessment techniques and differential diagnosis. This will be assessed via written responses in end-of-semester examination and practical exams.
04. Synthesise knowledge of optical properties of the eye and interpret and integrate a set of results to formulate a diagnosis and recommend action.
- Activities:
- Students will be presented with a set of clinical results in order to develop their skills in formulating diagnosis and action required. This will be assessed via written responses in end-of-semester examination and practical exams.
Melbourne, 2017, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Linda Malesic
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
PracticalWeek: 10 - 22
Two 1.0 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| four 15-minute practicum examinations (equivalent 3000 words) | Hurdle Requirement: Students must pass this assessment to obtain an overall pass in this subject | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| one 2-hour end of semester written examination | 60 | 01, 03, 04 |