Undergraduate Course: Ophthalmology (MBCH10017)
Course Outline
| School | Edinburgh Medical School |
College | College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate) |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| SCQF Credits | 5 |
ECTS Credits | 2.5 |
| Summary | During the course the clinically relevant anatomical aspects of the eye, orbit and visual pathways will be emphasised. A clear, logical, consistent and simple approach to patients presenting with ophthalmic disease will be taught and illustrated with clinical examples. There will also be a session during which you will be taught relevant clinical skills. Clinical teaching will take place in the Outpatients, Eye Casualty and the operating theatres of the Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion (PAEP). |
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
Course Delivery Information
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Learning Outcomes
To understand the pathology and clinical presentation of common conditions affecting the eye and visual system.
To understand which symptoms and signs signify potentially serious disease
Be familiar with appropriate investigations in ophthalmology
To appreciate the handicap, educational and social consequences of visual loss at different ages.
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Additional Information
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| Keywords | Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Mark Wright
Tel:
Email: Mark.Wright@luht.scot.nhs.uk |
Course secretary | Miss Judith Bryce
Tel: (0131 6)50 3190
Email: judith.bryce@ed.ac.uk |
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