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OPSC5028: Practical International Ophthalmology 1

2025 unit information

This course covers interpretation and assessment of special investigation for glaucoma and anterior segment including microbiology, preparation of specimens, confocal imaging, corneal topography, ocular biometry, perimetry, and ultrasound biomicroscopy (UBM). Upon successful completion of this unit of study, students will be able to: (1) diagnose a broad range of cornea, anterior segment and glucomatous abnormalities by clinical assessment, (2) understand which investigations to order in patients with anterior segment disease and interpret the results of these investigations, (3) have a comprehensive understanding of medical and surgical management of anterior segment disease. Candidates must be overseas trained specialists from countries with an established vocational ophthalmology training program. They must have satisfactorily completed the requirements to practise as ophthalmologists or be eligible to undertake further fellowship training in their country of residence.

Unit details and rules

Managing faculty or University school:

Medicine and Health

Study level Postgraduate
Academic unit Save Sight Institute
Credit points 6
Prerequisites:
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OPSC5026 and OPSC5027
Corequisites:
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None
Prohibitions:
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None
Assumed knowledge:
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None

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. diagnose a broad range of cornea, anterior segment and glaucomatous abnormalities by clinical assessment
  • LO2. understand which investigations to order in patients with anterior segment disease and interpret the results of these investigations
  • LO3. have a comprehensive understanding of medical and surgical management of anterior segment disease.

Unit availability

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Intensive February 2024
Block mode Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
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Intensive May - June 2024
Block mode Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
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Intensive February 2025
Block mode Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
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Intensive May - June 2025
Block mode Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
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Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Intensive February 2020
Block mode Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
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Intensive May - June 2020
Block mode Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
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Intensive February 2021
Block mode Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
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Intensive May - June 2021
Block mode Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
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Intensive February 2022
Block mode Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
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Intensive May - June 2022
Block mode Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
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Intensive February 2023
Block mode Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
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Intensive May - June 2023
Block mode Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
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