MFM1019

Opthalmology

(MED)

Dr A Gault

8 points + off campus distributed learning + Approximately 10 hours per week

Synopsis: This unit covers the following topics; revision of anatomy, framework for diagnosis, conjunctivitis and the red eye, lids, orbit and lacrimal gland - common problems, systematic and retino vascular disease affecting the eye - diabetes, hypertension, glaucoma, paediatric opthalmology, ocular emergencies including management of ocular trauma, visual impairment including social issues, infectious diseases including HIV manifestations, neuro opthalmology, John Colvin's golden eye rules and new developments.

Assessment: Clinical audit + Written assessment work