INCOMITANT STRABISMUS
ORT5INC
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students will build on concepts presented in Binocular Vision, Concomitant Strabismus and Neuro-ophthalmology and Eye Movement Systems. 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.
School: School of Allied Health
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 or ORT4EYS)
Co-requisites: N/A
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. |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate an appropriate use and application of discipline specific instrumentation to investigate incomitant strabismus and sensory consequences
- Activities:
- This learning outcome will be achieved with (i) online activities, (ii) enquiry/case based classroom discussions and (iii) clinical prac classes
02. Integrate information obtained from a case history and the results of a clinical investigation to differentially diagnose incomitant strabismus.
- Activities:
- This learning outcome will be achieved with (i) online activities, (ii) enquiry/case based classroom discussions and (iii) clinical prac classes
03. Using the best available evidence, devise a management plan and explain the prognosis for a patient diagnosed with incomitant strabismus.
- Activities:
- This learning outcome will be achieved with (i) online activities and (ii) enquiry/case based classroom discussions
Melbourne, 2017, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Connie Koklanis
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 39
One 1.5 hours unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 39 and delivered via online.
"Online activities are undertaken over a 9 week period"
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 34
One 1.5 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 34 and delivered via face-to-face.
PracticalWeek: 32 - 34
One 2.0 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 34 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 35 - 39
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 35 to week 39 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 10-minute practical examination | Hurdle requirement: Students must pass this assessment in order to obtain an overall pass in this subject | 15 | 01, 02 |
| one 2-hour end of semester written examination | Hurdle requirement: Students must pass this assessment in order to obtain an overall pass in this subject | 55 | 01, 02, 03 |
| two 30-minute mid-semester written examinations | 30 | 01, 02, 03 |