Advanced Optometric Practice 1 - Ocular Therapeutics - SMO4001

Assessment 1: In-Class Test

Formative assessment will consist of MCQs on module content.

In-Class Test

Assessment 2: Written assignment (coursework)

Feedback following submission of case reports.

Written Assignment (coursework)

Assessment 2: Exam

Exam

Assessment 1: Written Assignment

Written Assignment

This module will build on the previous material taught in Primary Ocular Health and Ocular Pharmacology (SIO2011), Advanced Ocular Health (SHO3008) and Professional Practice (SHO3009). Students will learn more about ocular therapeutics including patient examination, ocular and related conditions, drug knowledge, prescribing practice and professional standards.

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

School of Applied Sciences

Title: Kanski's clinical ophthalmology: a systematic approach. Author: Salmon, John F.
ISBN: 9780702077111 Edition: Ninth edition. (Essential)
 
Title: Oxford handbook of ophthalmology. Author: Murray, Philip I. &amp; Denniston, Alastair K.O.
ISBN: 9780192526748 Edition: Fourth edition. (Essential).
 
Title: College of Optometrists: Clinical Management Guidelines. Author: College of Optometrists (website) (Essential)
 
Title: The Wills eye manual: office and emergency room diagnosis and treatment of eye disease Author: Bagheri, Nika.
ISBN: 9781496353665 (eBook) Edition: 7th edition. (Recommended)
 
Title: Clinical Ocular Pharmacology EDITION 2 EDITOR Jimmy D. Bartlett 
Print ISBN 9780750693226 eBook ISBN 9781483193915 (Recommended)
 
Title: Anterior eye disease and therapeutics A-Z [electronic resource]. Author: Bruce, Adrian S.
ISBN: 9780729579575 (e-book) Edition: 2nd ed. (Background)
 
Title: Ocular therapeutics handbook: a clinical manual. Author: Onofrey, Bruce E.; Skorin, Leonid, Jr &amp; Holdeman, Nicky R. 
ISBN: 1-4511-5370-8; 1-4698-7528-4 (Background)

Optometry

SMO4001 - Advanced Optometric Practice 1 - Ocular Therapeutics

Advanced Optometric Practice 1 - Ocular Therapeutics

have the knowledge to critically appraise the risks and responsibilities of when to prescribe safely and professionally.

be able to critically evaluate knowledge to apply the theory of prescribing.

have the knowledge to recognise and apply knowledge of pharmacology in relation to the use and administration of ocular therapeutic drugs.

be able to recognise and make distinctions between ocular abnormalities, achieve correct diagnoses to make appropriate management plans for the alleviation and treatment of ocular disease.

Apply knowledge of relevant ocular therapeutic drugs for the treatment of ocular disease.