Orthoptics III (OPHT0075)

Key information

Faculty: Faculty of Brain Sciences
Teaching department: Institute of Ophthalmology
Credit value: 30

Restrictions: N/A
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

This module will introduce diagnosis and management of incomitant mechanical and myogenic cases. It will also introduce you to both quantitative and qualitative statistics and research methods. The module will cover:

Clinical:

Enhanced Orthoptic assessment of incomitant aetiologies 鈥� Hess/Lees, Uniocular Fields Of Fixation, field of Binocular Single Vision which will allow any progression, recovery, pre and post-operative patient outcomes to be monitored appropriately.
Knowledge, aetiology, documentation and management of nystagmus both congenital and acquired
Surgical and nonsurgical management of incomitant cases
Neuroorthoptics including stroke, supra/infranuclear eye movement disorders
Complex strabismus and ocular motility defects
Opportunity to practice assessments in-house.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 3 听听听 Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: In person
Methods of assessment: 60% In-class activity

40% Coursework
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 13
Module leader: Dr Vijay Tailor-hamblin
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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