Binocular Vision and Paediatric Optometry - SIO2008

Assessment 1: Practical skills assessment

Formative assessment will consist of continuous feedback on clinical skills episodes, including the portfolio (logbook).

Practical Skills Assessment

Assessment 2: Written practice exercise

Formative feedback for the examination questions will come from worked examples in lectures, seminars and practicals.

Written practice exercise

Assessment 4: Exam

Closed book exam

Assessment 1: In-Class Test

In-Class Test

Assessment 3: Portfolio

Portfolio (Logbook)
Pass/fail element of the module.   

Portfolio

Assessment 2: Practical Skills Assessment

The purpose of this module is to develop a detailed knowledge and understanding of binocular vision and paediatric optometry. The module will act as a theoretical base for the development of normal binocular and paediatric vision, anomalies in this area and the tests used to investigate these anomalies. Practical sessions will be used to teach the application of various tests used in the investigation of binocular vision and paediatric optometry anomalies. The module will provide the foundation for management strategies for binocular and paediatric anomalies in the third year of the Optometry programme. The aim of this module is to continue to develop the life-long learning and reflective skills in the students and prepare them for future clinical challenges.

Compulsory for eligibility to apply for Registration as an Optometrist through the General Optical Council

School of Applied Sciences

Title: Clinical Procedures in Primary Eye Care Author: Elliott, David B.
ISBN: 9780702077906 (e-book) Edition: 5th edition. (Essential)
 
Title: Optometry: science techniques and clinical management. Author: Rosenfield, Mark; Logan, Nicola; Edwards, Keith. ISBN: 9780750687782. Edition: 2nd ed. (Essential)
 
Title: Borish's clinical refraction. Author: Benjamin, William J.; Borish, Irvin M.
ISBN: 9780750675246 (Recommended)
 
Title: Pickwell's binocular vision anomalies. Author: Evans, Bruce J. W., ISBN: 9780323733175. Edition: Sixth edition (Essential)
 
Title: Adler's physiology of the eye. Author: Levin, Leonard A.; Kaufman, Paul L.; Alm, A.; Adler, Francis Heed ISBN: 9780323057141 (Hardback). Edition: 11th ed. (Background)
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Optometry

SIO2008 - Binocular Vision and Paediatric Optometry

Binocular Vision and Paediatric Optometry

be able to perform and interpret the results of tests used to investigate binocular and paediatric vision in optometric clinical practice.

have the knowledge to develop theoretical knowledge of clinical tests used to investigate binocular and paediatric vision in optometric clinical practice.

be able to communicate effectively and in a professional manner with patients, optometrists, and other health care professionals in a clinical setting.

have the knowledge to discuss anomalies of binocular and paediatric vision.

have the knowledge to discuss the development of normal binocular and paediatric vision.

be able to develop informed management plans for patients.