OPT005: Acute Eye Care 2
This module aims to provide you with the opportunity to enhance your skills in acute eye care practice to an advanced level.
In this module, you will use advanced instrumentation to investigate certain causes of acute eye problems and work through case history scenarios which reflect advanced, unusual and mixed examples of acute eye conditions in practice with an emphasis on practical skills training.
| Start date | March |
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| Duration | 25 contact hours over one academic term |
| Credits | 10 credits - CET points available |
| Prerequisites | OPT004 |
| Module tutors | Nik Sheen (Leader) Nita Odedra |
| Tuition fees (2023/24) | £650 - UK and EU students £1215 - Students from outside the EU |
| Module code | OPT005 |
There are CET points available on completion of applicable elements of the module.
There will be two practical/contact days that require attendance in Cardiff.
Upon completion of the module you should be able to:
- evaluate and apply modern key concepts of acute eye care and be able to apply them to challenges within their environment and practice
- explore, critically analyse, synthesise and evaluate evidence-based literature, clinical guidelines and underpinning theories in acute eye care practice to assess practice and methods of management in this area
- address and reflect on the benefit of inter-professional teamwork in the delivery of acute care in optometry
- present balanced and informed arguments, incorporating critical judgment and decision-making
- effectively reflect on and evaluate learning
- assess the signs and symptoms of acute eye conditions to make a differential diagnosis and to rank options for management
- problem solve and develop solutions/management plans in complex cases with acute presentation based on evidence and sound professional and clinical judgment
This module is taught using online sessions of guided learning through Xerte lectures, podcasts with experts and interactive learning through webinars.
There is also a contact day in Cardiff which will include case-based learning and practical workshops on relevant practical skills for acute eyecare. Precise arrangements for practical sessions will be dependent on COVID-19 guidance at the time.
Discussion boards accessed via Learning Central will provide a platform for you to discuss any questions or queries that come up throughout the term with both the course tutors and your peers.
- Common acute presentations to optometric practice
- Differential diagnosis and management plans of acute eye problems
- Triage and management of cases of ocular trauma
- Appropriate methods and instrumentation for foreign body removal
- Instrumentation & techniques used in examination and assessment of retinal breaks and detachments
- Investigation of heterophoria and heterotropia
Academic skills
- Collate information from several resources to improve learning
- Advancing own knowledge and understanding to a higher level
Subject-specific skills
- The enhancement of clinical examination techniques
- To develop practical skills to assess and manage people with acute eye problems
- Appropriate referral pathways for acute eye problems
Generic skills
- Time management
- Working independently
- Problem-solving
- Communication skills
This module contains formative and summative assessments. Formative assessment includes a case report submission for feedback.
Summative
Written Coursework (33.3%): Students will submit a written piece of coursework
Online test (66.7%). Students will answer questions including multiple answer, single best answer and short answers.
