Download edited ophthalmology ILOs(5th year)

An-Najah National University
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences
‫العلوم العصبية السريرية والمواضيع المتعلقة بها‬
7226503 )‫ ساعات معتمدة‬8 (
)‫ تخصص طب و جراحة العيون (متداخل مع تخصصات اخرى بنفس المساق‬:‫جزء‬
)‫ ساعات معتمدة متداخلة مع المساق الرئيسي‬3(
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2015-2016
Fifth year (second clinical year)
2 (2 weeks rotation)
Sunday-Thursday
8:00-4:00 (8-2 clinical rotation, 2-4 lectures )
Ophthalmology Unit (University hospital and affiliated institutions)
Course Description
This course studies the pathophysiological aspects of the diseases of the eye. The course will concentrate on
pathogenesis, clinical features, investigation and treatment of ocular diseases of the eye. It will provide a
comprehensive review of diseases of the eyelid, the conjunctiva, the cornea, the lens, and the iris, the uveal tract,
orbit, retina, macula and intraocular tumors diseases, it will also cover ocular hypertention and the mechanisms of
glaucoma .
Course Objectives
By the end of this course students should be able to understand the epidemilology , the symptoms and signs, the
visual sequelae , the available modes of treatments of the ocular diseases.
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
A) Knowledge & Understanding
1. Classify the ocular diseases according to the parts of the eye.
2. Clarify the pathogenesis of eye diseases..
3. Understand the epidemiological aspects of eye diseases.
4. Explain the symptoms and signs of the diseases.
5. List the differential diagnosis of different clinical findings .
6. Identify the available investigations that help reach the definitive diagnosis.
7. Recognize evidence-based treatment of the eye diseases.
8. Understand the role of the general practitionor when dealing with these cases ..
B) Intellectual Skills
1. Apply the knowledge of ocular anatomy and physiology to differentiate normal from abnormal .
2. Analyze the clinical picture of each ocular disease. Appreciate team work in clinical practices.
3. Specify the causative agents and risk factors for each disease.
4. Predict the prognosis for each disease.
C) Professional & Practical Skills
1. Apply the knowledge in taking history and physical examination.
2. Interpret the results of investigations ordered for diagnosis.
3. Build the protocol of the management.
D) General Transferrable Skills
1.
Appreciate team work in seminar.
2.
Follow measures of infection control.
3.
Work in a team with the ophthalmologist
Teaching & Learning Methods
Tool
Purpose
ILOs
Lectures
To explain the theoretical
knowledge for each topic
a1-a8
b1-b4
c1-c3
Problem Sets
To solve and interpret clinical cases
b1-b4
c1-c3
Required Texts and Materials
Lecture Notes: Ophthalmology Paperback – November 7, 2011 by Bruce James (Author), Anthony
Bron (Author)
Supplementary (Optional) Texts and Materials
Clinical Ophthalmology - A systematic approach
Kanski , . Available in several editions.
Academic Conduct Policy
Students are expected to abide by the University’s Honor Code rules. Students are expected to complete their own
work in all course activities.
Students are expected to prepare one or two seminars during the course, and expected to attend in the operation
theater in operative days to see at least one of the following surgeries (cataract, strabismus, retina and refractive
surgery)
Attendance Policy
Students must adhere to the University’s attendance policy. They should sign their attendance on a special file at
arrival and leave daily
Grading (will be integrated with other parts of the course accordingly)
Tool
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Assessment Method
ILOs
Clinical evaluation
30%
Evaluation form
Rotation exam
a1-8
b1-4
Final Exam
70%
Written Exams
May include:
Clinical exam or VIVA
a1-8
b1-4
c1-3
Total
100%
Course Outline & Schedule
day
Lecture Topics
Lecture Content
Sunday
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Introduction to the course
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Sunday
Introduction for ophthalmic
clinical practice
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Monday
Lens
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Tuesday
Glaucoma
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What to expect from the course
What is the relevance of the
course for general practitioners
Ophthalmic emergences first aid
management
Seminars assignments
How to use Slit lamp
How to use direct
ophthalmoscope
Anatomy and physiology
Cataract.
Lens dislocation and anomalies
Modalities of management.
Ocular hypertension
Classification and mechanisms
Primary open
Primary angle closure
Secondary open.
Secondary closed
Modalities of medical and
surgical treatment
day
Lecture Topics
Wednesday
Uveitis
Lecture Content
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Anatomy and Physiology
Definition and classification
Clinical pictures
Anterior uveitis.
Intermediate uveitis.
Posterior uveitis.
Complications
Treatment.
The eye as a refractive system
Myopia
Hyperopia
Astigmatism
Refractive surgeries
Applied anatomy and physiology
Macular diseases (AMD.Macular
holes, cystoid macular edema)
Retinal detachment
(Definition.Types.Causes.
Diagnosis and treatment).
Retinal vascular diseases
(Diabetic retinopathy, CRVO,
BRVO.CRAO, BRAO, ROP)
Viral Infections.
Bacterial infections.
Allergic inflammation
Degenerations and cicatrizing
conjunctivitis
Keratitis.
Ectasia and miscellaneous
keratoplasty
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Anatomy and physiology
Terms and classifications
Esotropias
Exotropias
Special syndromes
Modalities of treatment
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Thursday
Errors of refraction
Sunday
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Retina and vitreous
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Red eye
Tuesday
Strabismus
Wednesday
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orbit
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Symptoms and signs of orbit
diseases.
Thyroid eye disease
Orbital infection.
Orbital benign tumors.
Orbital malignant tumors.
Idiopathic orbital inflammatory
disease.
* Note: The Schedule is subject to changes according to doctors availability and commitments