CONCOMITANT STRABISMUS
ORT3CON
2018
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. 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 3 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Must be enrolled in HZVSO and must have passed one of the following subjects: ORT3BIV or ORT3BVR OR Must be enrolled in the following course code: HMORT and no other rule applies
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 | Binocular vision and ocular motility: theory and management of strabismus | Recommended | 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 initiative and judgement to develop clinical investigations for concomitant strabismus
- Activities:
- This learning outcome is achieved with (i) online activities, (ii) enquiry/case based learning activities and (iii) practical classes
02. Synthesise and analyse appropriate information to differentially diagnose concomitant strabismus
- Activities:
- This learning outcome is achieved with (i) online activities and (ii) enquiry/case based learning activities
03. Develop an evidence based management plan appropriate for concomitant strabismus
- Activities:
- This learning outcome is achieved with (i) online activities and (ii) enquiry/case based learning activities
04. Clearly and coherently communicate a diagnosis and clinical management plan to a patient
- Activities:
- This learning outcome is achieved with (i) enquiry/case based learning activities and (ii) practical classes
Melbourne, 2018, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Connie Koklanis
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.5 hours unscheduled 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: 18 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 18 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 15
One 1.5 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 15 and delivered via face-to-face.
PracticalWeek: 12 - 15
One 2.0 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 12 to week 15 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Classes to be scheduled in HS2 315-6"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 15-minute practical examination (equiv 750 words) | Hurdle requirement: must be passed in order to gain a pass in this subject | 20 | 01, 02, 04 |
| three 30-minute tests (equiv 1500 words) | 40 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| one 1.5 hour written test (equiv 1500 words) | 40 | 01, 03, 02 |