Anterior Segment Eye Disease CPD
The module covers the pathogenesis, signs and symptoms, methods of examination and management of common conditions affecting the anterior eye. The coverage of management and treatment strategies reflects current and future optometric practice.
Please note - the next date for this module to run is TBC.
Course Information
| Start Date | Start Time | Duration | Cost | Course Code | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday 2 September 2013 | The module runs for three days and usually runs from Monday to Wednesday. | Contact Postgraduate Admissions for full details. | OVM031 | Apply Now |
Tutor Info
Contact
Dr Michelle L Hennelly
MSc Programme Director
m.hennelly@city.ac.uk
Ms Rita Kaur
Senior Programmes Officer
City University London
School of Health Sciences
Health Building
Northampton Square
London
EC1V 0HB
020 7040 3934
Rita.kaur.1@city.ac.uk
Eligibility
- You should normally be a UK registered optometrist satisfying all legal requirements to be eligible to practise in the UK
- You should also be registered with the General Optical Council
- Overseas optometrists/ Medical Practitioners will be accepted on an ad hoc basis providing your undergraduate syllabus and clinical responsibilities are similar to those of a UK optometrist/Medical Practitioner.
English Requirements
For those students whose first language is not English one of the following qualifications is also required:- IELTS: 7
- TOEFL (internet-based): 100
What will I learn?
The module will enable you to:- Demonstrate detailed knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the anterior segment and how these relate to disease
- Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of abnormalities affecting the anterior segment
- Demonstrate a critical awareness of the principal causes of anterior segment eye disease when interpreting the results of clinical examinations
- Demonstrate an understanding of the mode of action and medical uses of the most common ophthalmic drugs relating to the anterior segment
- Provide a detailed explanation of and differentiate between, anterior segment conditions and appropriately manage such patients.
Teaching and Assessment
Teaching
The module will run over three days with at least 21 hours of teaching, comprising lectures (with the opportunity for questions) and clinical tutorials. You will be given comprehensive notes at the beginning of the module to facilitate learning.
Assessment
Assessment will consist of two closed book written assessments. Questions will test your critical and evaluative understanding, clinical recognition skills, ability to differentially diagnose and the application of knowledge.
The assessment will consist of:-
- MCQs (based on all aspects of the module)
- Case Scenarios (which test your ability to analyse clinical results and manage patients appropriately)
Exam Dates
Exam dates for this module are as follows:
TBC.
Recommended Reading
- Actor, J. (2006) Integrated Immunology and Microbiology. London: Elsevier.
- Bartlett, J. and Jaanus, S. (2008) Clinical Ocular Pharmacology. 5th ed. New York: Elsevier.
- Boruchoff, A.S, (2001) Anterior segment eye disease: a diagnostic colour atlas. Oxford: Butterworth-Heinmann.
- Bruce, A. and Loughman, M. (2002) Anterior Eye Disease and Therapeutics A-Z. 1st ed. Oxford: Butterworth Heinemann.
- Bruce, A., O'Day, J., McKay, D. and Swann, P. (2008) Posterior Eye Disease and Glaucoma A-Z. 1st ed. London: Elsevier.
- Cantania, L.J. (2007) Primary care of the anterior segment (3rd ed). Oxford: London: Appleton & Lange
- Denniston, A. and Murray, P. (2006) Oxford Handbook of Ophthalmology. 1st ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
- Fraser, S., Riaz, A. and Kon, C. (2001) Eye Know How. London: BMJ Books.
- Helbert, M. (2006) Flesh and bones of Immunology. London: Elsevier.
- Jackson, T. L. (2007) Moorfields Manual of Ophthalmology. London: Mosby.
- Kanski, J. (2006) Clinical Ophthalmology, A systematic approach. 5th ed. Oxford: Butterworth Heinemann.
- Kanski, J. (2008) Clinical diagnosis in Opthalmology. London: Mosby
- Kaufman, P. and Albert, A. (2002) Adler's Physiology of the Eye. 10th ed. London: Elsevier.
- Male, D., Brostoff, J., Roth, D and Riott, I. (2006) Immunology. 7th ed. London: Elsevier.
- Neal, M. (2005) Medical Pharmacology at a Glance. 5th ed. London: Blackwell.
- Oyster, W.C. (1999) The Human Eye, Structure and Function. MA: Sinauer Associates.
- Rang, H., Dale, M., Ritter, J. and Flower, R. (2007) Rang & Dale's Pharmacology. Edinburgh: Churchhill Livingstone.
- Reinhard, T and Larkin, F. (2009) Cornea and External Eye Disease Corneal Allotransplantation, Allergic Disease and Trachoma (Essentials in Ophthalmology). New York: Springer.
- Stapleton, F. (ed) (2003) Anterior Eye and Therapeutics: Diagnosis and Management. 1st ed. Sydney: Butterworth Heinemann.
- Standring, S. (ed) (2008) Grays Anatomy - The anatomical basis of clinical practice. 40th ed. London: Elsevier.
- Sundmacher, R. (2008) Colour Atlas of Herpetic Eye Disease: A Practical Guide to Clinical Management. New York: Springer.
- The Wills' Eye Institute (2008) The Wills Eye Manual: Office and Emergency Room Diagnosis and Treatment of Eye Disease. 5th ed. New York: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins.
Funding
Fees are to be confirmed.
If you are being sponsored please ensure that you include a sponsor letter with your application. The sponsor letter should state your name and the module that you are applying for.
Leads To...
Successful completion of 60 PG credits (4 modules) leads to the award of PG Certificate and 120 credits (8 modules) leads to the PG Diploma in Clinical Optometry.
Completion of a total of 120 PG credits plus a research project or dissertation (following completion of the 'Research Methods and Statistics' module) will be required to obtain the MSc.
A certificate is also provided for each module upon successful completion.
City University is a registered CET provider and has been delivering high quality CET accredited lectures and distance learning material.
All lectures and practical sessions on the 3 day module are eligible for CET credits.
One hour of learning equates to 1 CET credit. For each hour of practical workshop, 2 credits are awarded.
Career Outcome
Application Deadline:
Contact Admissions (Postgraduate)
Dr Michelle L Hennelly
MSc Programme Director
m.hennelly@city.ac.uk
Ms Rita Kaur
Senior Programmes Officer
City University London
School of Health Sciences
Health Building
Northampton Square
London
EC1V 0HB
020 7040 3934
Rita.kaur.1@city.ac.uk