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OPSC5014: Ophthalmology in Developing Countries 2
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 home country. On completion of this unit, the successful student will be able to apply the scientific basis of the practise of clinical ophthalmology to the following areas of specific ocular systems: basic pharmacology, public health measures, nutrition and its impact on ocular health, general microbiology, principles of genetics, medical statistics and epidemiology. Students are required to incorporate knowledge gained from the pre-requisite unit of study (OPSC5013) to demonstrate understanding of the aetiology, pathology, prognosis and management of ophthalmology-related diseases. Students are required to identify differences in the presentation, aetiology, course, treatment and prognosis of ocular diseases in adults compared to children. They are also required to identify and study areas of ophthalmic significance in developing countries and, in particular the candidate's home country, as we as utilise online ophthalmic and medical resources to gain knowledge and assist in the management of ocular and general medical disease. Students undertaking this unit must be overseas trained medical practitioners from countries without an established vocational ophthalmology training programs 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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Prerequisites:
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OPSC5013 |
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Corequisites:
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None |
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None |
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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 adnexae 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
- LO5. Describe and classify the various clinical types of glaucoma
- LO6. Describe the pathology and pathophysiology of different types of clinical glaucoma
- LO7. Describe appropriate diagnostic testing for glaucoma
- LO8. Describe appropriate medical and surgical management used to treat glaucoma
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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