Fundamentals of Ophthalmology (FOP601)

Develop fundamental knowledge of ocular anatomy and physiology and fundamental clinical skills
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Key features

This module provides students with the opportunity to develop fundamental knowledge of ocular anatomy and physiology and fundamental clinical skills to support their ophthalmic practice and / or their progression into enhanced or advanced clinical practice qualification routes. Core anatomy and applied physiology of both the anterior and posterior eye will be covered in this module. Students will be encouraged to then apply this knowledge practically, through development of fundamental clinical skills including, use of a slit lamp for examination of the anterior and posterior eye and intraocular pressure measurement.
Optometry

Module code

FOP601

Credits

30

FHEQ Level

Level 6 - degree

Location

Blended learning approach
Optometry

Learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate detailed knowledge and understanding of the anatomy of the ocular system, to include the orbit, structures of the eyeball, ocular adnexa and visual pathway.
  • Demonstrate detailed knowledge and understanding of the physiology of the ocular system, to include the orbit, structures of the eyeball, ocular adnexa and visual pathway.
  • Demonstrate awareness of the ageing eye and the principles of pathology.
  • Demonstrate the ability to use a range of different instrumentation and techniques for assessment of ocular health.
  • Demonstrate the ability to use a range of difference instrumentation and techniques for assessment of intraocular pressure.
  • Demonstrate the ability to interpret the clinical findings recorded during the assessment of a patient and produce accurate clinical records.

Summary of module content

Practical
  • Fundamentals of slit lamp examination.
  • Slit lamp examination of the anterior eye.
  • Examination of the fundus (inc. the optic nerve head).
  • Indirect slit lamp biomicroscopy (VOLK).
  • Intraocular pressure and tonometry.
  • Clinical uses of diagnostic drugs.
  • Imaging.
Theory
  • Overview of the visual system.
  • Bones of the orbit.
  • Orbital blood supply.
  • Orbital nerve supply.
  • Extra-ocular muscles.
  • Ocular adnexa and lacrimal system.
  • Fibrous layer of the eyeball: cornea, limbus and sclera.
  • Uvea: iris, ciliary body and choroid.
  • Crystalline Lens.
  • Vitreous and Aqueous humour.
  • Retina.
  • Optic nerve.
  • Visual pathway.
  • The ageing eye and introduction to the principles of pathology.
  • Eye health and public eye health awareness (including paediatrics, ECLO).

Assessment

The assessment for this module includes written examination and clinical examination (OSCE).

Admissions information

Additional information and documentation required for the application process.
  • Application forms.
  • Change of name forms.
  • Pre-course information.
  • Downloadable guides.
  • Student card.
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