COURSE CONTENT

A) Classroom Sessions:

1. Introduction to Ophthalmology. Educational objectives. Basic Ophthalmological examination
2. Anatomy, physiology, and diseases of the eyelids and lacrimal system
3. Anatomy, physiology, and diseases of the cornea and sclera
4. Clinical optics. Refractive disorders. Refractive surgery
5. Anatomy, physiology, and diseases of the iris and crystalline lens
6. Glaucoma
7. Anatomy, physiology, and diseases of the retina
8. Anatomy, physiology, and diseases of the ciliary body
9. Ocular tumors
10. Anatomy and diseases of the orbit
11. Strabismus
12. Neuro-ophthalmology
13. Pediatric ophthalmology issues
14. Diseases of the optic nerve. Approach and management
15. Emergency cases. Approach and management
16. Clinical decision making – Clinical cases

B) Multimedia Usage

C) Analytical Discussion

D) Clinical Practice:

1. Ocular inspection
2. Slit-lamp biomicroscopy
3. Direct ophthalmoscopy
4. Visual acuity examination / Basic Refraction
5. Color vision examination
6. Oculomotor examination
7. Visual field examination
8. Red eye examination
9. Dilated eye examination
10. Cataract examination
11. Painful eye examination
12. Optical Coherence Tomography examination

E) Observation of Surgeries

F) Optional participation in research activities

G) Individual work

H) Group work

I) Home study