SHE level M SCQF credit points 20.0 ECTS credit points 10.0 Module code MMB526587 Module Leader Mubeen Mahmood School School of Health and Life Sciences Subject Vision Science Trimester A (September start)
Summary of content This module is designed to provide a sound knowledge of the pharmacology of ocular therapeutic drugs, the clinical features and management options for anterior eye disease, drugs used in the treatment of eye disease and the potential impact of medications on the eye and vision.
Module details Syllabus arrow_forward Anatomy and physiology of the eye and adnexa General and ocular immunology & allergies General and ocular microbiology Principles of pharmacology Ocular pharmacology and therapeutics Disorders of the anterior eye: pathogenesis, clinical features, investigation, differential diagnosis and management Clinical assessment of tear film Management of dry eye disease Diagnosis and management of lid margin disease Diagnosis and management of allergic eye disease Diagnosis and management of conjunctival eye disease Practical and theoretical aspects of lacrimal syringing Diagnosis and management of corneal trauma and general ocular first aid Prescription writing
Learning outcomes arrow_forward Learning Outcome On successful completion of this module, the students should be able to:- 1. Demonstrate a detailed knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the eye and adnexa 2. Evaluate the principal signs and symptoms likely to be associated with various types of eye disease and to conduct appropriate ophthalmic investigations 3. Recognise the presence of ocular abnormalities and eye disease, make a differential diagnosis and make decisions on the appropriate management strategies, including non-pharmacological & pharmacological treatment, shared management and referral. 4. Apply knowledge of the theory and practice relating to the expected occurrence (epidemiology), the underlying disease processes (pathology) and their treatment (therapeutics or surgical intervention) as relevant to abnormal ocular conditions 5. Demonstrate a detailed knowledge of ocular therapeutic drugs Understand the principles of the Medicines Act and the principles of access to medicines, including the prescribing of medicines for human use 6. Demonstrate a detailed understanding of relevant clinical guidelines and shows the ability to apply these appropriately.
Transferrable skills arrow_forward Ability to communicate with patients and other health care providers Ability to conduct a structured examination Ability to formulate and test clinical hypotheses Ability to interpret clinical data to aid decision making Ability to develop a management plan within the context of evidence based practice Ability to critically evaluate clinical evidence Ability to reflect on all aspects of patient-practitioner interaction
Module structure Activity Total hours Lectures 10.00 Practicals 6.00 Independent Learning 164.00 Assessment 20.00
Assessment methods Component Duration Weighting Threshold Description Course Work001 25 45 Case records Exam002 2.0 75 45 Unseen written exam paper