Learning Outcomes
After the successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
- Diagnose at least three condition of acute and three of chronic loss of vision
- Understand the four main causes of red eye
- Advise patients about the prevention of the three main injuries of the anterior segment (trauma, actinic and chemical burns)
Course Content (Syllabus)
The key points of knowledge and skills in Ophthalmology areQ
- Basic examination methods in ophthalmology
- Causes of acute and chronic loss of vision
- Cataract, surgical management
- Glaucoma, recent trends in management
- Ocular surface disease and red eye
- Common diseases of retina and vitreous
- Neuro-ophthalmology
- Prevention of ocular injuries
- Practical training
Keywords
Vision, ocular injury, chemical burn, red eye, prevention, management, treatment