SHE level M SCQF credit points 20.0 ECTS credit points 10.0 Module code MMB526591 Module Leader Laura Sweeney School School of Health and Life Sciences Subject Vision Science Trimester A (September start)
Summary of content The module is designed to advance the understanding of the pharmacology of ocular therapeutic drugs and their application in the management of anterior eye disease and Glaucoma. It introduces students to a critical assessment of available optometric and medical strategies of ocular disease within an informed and flexible approach taking patients special needs, beliefs and preferences into consideration. The module further introduces the concepts of evidence-based practice within the framework of clinical governance.
Module details Syllabus arrow_forward Theoretical and practical aspects of investigations into Glaucoma, including IOP, ONH, VF, pachymetry, OCT & Gonioscopy
Learning outcomes arrow_forward On successful completion of this module, the students should be able to:-
Indicative reading arrow_forward https://gcu.alma.exlibrisgroup.com/leganto/public/44GLCU_INST/lists/9106763060003836?auth=SAML
Transferrable skills arrow_forward Ability to communicate with patients and other health care providers
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 2.0 25 45 Class Test Exam002 2.0 75 45 Unseen written exam paper
