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Oculoplastics, Lacrimal and Orbital Disease (OPHT0034)

Key information

Faculty
Faculty of Brain Sciences
Teaching department
Institute of Ophthalmology
Credit value
15
Restrictions
N/A
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

This module provides an up to date overview of the aetiologies of diseases, infections and conditions affecting the ocular adnexa. It provides the opportunity to engage with clinical and research advancements in this area and develop your subspecialty knowledge and understanding of adnexal and orbital disorders, infections and conditions.

The module will incorporate the different tools and approaches that can be used in the diagnosis and monitoring of conditions such as chalazion, thyroid eye disease, proptosis, orbital tumours and fractures, inflammatory orbital pseudotumours, orbital cellulitis, and blepharospasm.

You will learn the principles that guide decision making and diagnosis using the latest best practice guidelines for adnexal and orbital disorders, infections and conditions, as well as core skills including interpretation of relevant imaging and visual scans in the diagnostic process. The course also covers practical methods of management and explores the current evidence base supporting established and evolving medical and surgical treatments, including oculoplastics.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 1 听听听 Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study
In person
Methods of assessment
40% In-class activity
60% Other form of assessment
Mark scheme
Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year
0
Module leader
Mr Raja Das-bhaumik
Who to contact for more information
ioo.pgt@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.

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Important information

The catalogue has been updated with key information about the modules that will run during the 2024/25 academic session. Current and prospective students can browse through the catalogue to consider possible module choices for the coming year.

Please note,听information in the catalogue is听subject to change as teaching and assessment arrangements for 2024/25 may need to be adjusted in line with the University's Feedback and Assessment principles and operating model.

Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed exams and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

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