Module
Code
M1B522293
M2B522302
M2B 521591
M3B522303
Title
Credit Trimester Summary
s
Ophthalmic
20
A
To give students a basic introduction to an
Anatomy &
understanding of the cell and its structure and
Physiology A
function, the nervous system, the structure and
function of the anterior and posterior eye, basic
embryology of the eye, the ocular adnexa and
relevant aspects of the head, neck and face
http://www.gcu.ac.uk/study/modules/info/?Mod
ule=M1B522293
Diagnostic
20
A
Examination of the structure of the eye and
Techniques DO
adnexa. Recording of clinical findings by
(13)
photographs and diagrammatic means. The
theoretical and practical basis for investigation
of a variety of forms of visual dysfunction.
Interpretation of the significance of the results
of investigative procedures and criteria for
referral for further medical investigation
http://www.gcu.ac.uk/study/modules/info/?Mod
ule=M2B521592
General system 20
A
This module will provide grounding in
pathology,
pathological principles and essential disease
physiology and
processes. Commencing at a cellular level, it
microbiology
will build up to the body's response to a variety
of factors and introduce systemic disease, with
particular reference to disorders that can have
ocular manifestation.
http://www.gcu.ac.uk/study/modules/info/?Mod
ule=M2B521591
Clinical
20
B
This module follows on from Introduction to
Ophthalmology
Ocular Disease and provides students with
(13)
detailed knowledge about the ocular diseases
Assessment
CW-50%
CW-50%
Timetable
Module
Leader
Edward
Pearce
Exam-50%
CW-25%
CW-25%
Lyle Gray
CW-30%
Exam-70%
Edward
Pearce
Exam-70%
CW-30%
Alice
McTrusty
M1B521541
Child
Development
and Health
10
B
affecting the eye. It is designed to equip
students with the knowledge of these diseases
as well as how they will work through the eye
examination to decide which disease a patient
has. The module covers conditions affecting
both the anterior and posterior eye and adnexa
including their aetiology, symptoms and signs.
Ophthalmologists with a keen interest in their
allocated lecture topics deliver this information.
This core information will be consolidated from
an optometrist's perspective by additional
interactive lectures and discussions centred
around differential diagnosis between various
ocular conditions on the basis of the symptoms
and signs. This is done primarily using patient
scenario examples. The basic management of
the ocular conditions will addressed, and this
will be extended upon in the Shared Care of
Ocular Disease module. Objective Structured
Clinical Examination (OSCE) style assessment
methods are used during the coursework
element of the module.
http://www.gcu.ac.uk/study/modules/info/?Mod
ule=M3B522303
This module will introduce key concepts in
health care such as epidemiology, medical
ethics and the systems for monitoring child
health, such as screening. This module will
also study the early development of human life
including embryonic, genetic and post natal
development. Common disorders will be taught
giving students the basic knowledge of
CW-50%
CW-50%
Nadia
Northway
M2B521594
General
Pharmacology
& Ocular
Diagnostic
Pharmacology
20
B
M2B222306
Introductory
ocular disease
10
B
diseases and developmental disorders that
might affect the children that they will be
assessing and managing in the Orthoptic clinic.
http://www.gcu.ac.uk/study/modules/info/?Mod
ule=M1B521541
The module will introduce basic principles of
pharmacology and medicines (drug) action and
provide an introduction to the mechanism of
action of medicines (drugs) on the human
body, especially as pertaining the eye and
vision. The overall impact of the autonomic
nervous system will be considered as a basis
to understanding neurotransmitter and drug
actions on the body and eye, as well as under
systemic disease conditions where the eye is
affected. Detailed coverage of pharmaceutical
agents designated for topical ocular
administration, the chemicals/drugs in these
agents, the products available, their selection
and use for diagnostic purposes
http://www.gcu.ac.uk/study/modules/info/?Mod
ule=M2B521594
The module introduces ocular disease by
linking existing knowledge of ocular anatomy
and physiology and systemic pathology to
ocular disease. The aetiology of the diseases
are covered in relation to the anatomy and
physiology. In addition, the module is designed
to introduce students to the concept of being
faced with a patient and working through the
steps of the eye examination to decide which
disease they have. To do this, students
CW-30%
Exam-70%
Michael
Doughty
Exam-70%
CW-30%
Mhairi Day
consider an introduction to the history and
investigations, in particular they will think about
what questions and investigations are
appropriate and how the results of these aid in
the diagnosis of a condition. Students will learn
about communication of the conditions to the
patients, and will be introduced to the
management options that are available to them
http://www.gcu.ac.uk/study/modules/info/?Mod
ule=M2B522306