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OPSC5013: Ophthalmology in Developing Countries 1
2025 unit information
This unit of study provides candidates with the foundations of the practise of clinical ophthalmology with an emphasis on the specific diseases and pathology of their native country. On completion of this unit, the successful student will understand the basis of the practise of clinical ophthalmology including basic pharmacology, public health measures, nutrition and its impact on ocular health, general microbiology, principles of genetics, medical statistics and epidemiology. They will also be expected to demonstrate understanding of aetiology, pathology, prognosis and management of diseases of the cornea and conjunctiva, eyelids and orbit, lacrimal system and iris, and ciliary body. Students are also required to identify differences in the presentation, aetiology, course, treatment and prognosis of ocular diseases in adults compared to children. They are expected to be able to identify and study areas of ophthalmic significance in developing countries and, in particular their own home country, and to utilise online ophthalmic and medical resources to gain knowledge and assist in the management of ocular and general medical disease. Please note that students enrolling in this unit must be overseas trained medical practitioners from countries without an established vocational ophthalmology training programme and be working in a clinical ophthalmology unit.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Medicine and Health
| Study level | Postgraduate |
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| Academic unit | Save Sight Institute |
| Credit points | 6 |
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At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. describe the normal anatomical organisation of the anterior segment and adnexa of the human eye
- LO2. describe the principal pathological conditions affecting these structures
- LO3. describe appropriate diagnostic testing for corneal and eyelid diseases
- LO4. describe appropriate medical and surgical management used in these conditions.
Unit availability
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Semester 1 2024
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Online | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Semester 2 2024
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Online | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Semester 1 2025
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Online | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Semester 2 2025
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Online | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Semester 1 2020
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Online | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Semester 2 Early 2020
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Online | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Semester 1 2021
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Online | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Semester 2 2021
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Online | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Semester 1 2022
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Online | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Semester 2 2022
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Online | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Semester 1 2023
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Online | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Semester 2 2023
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Online | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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