Practical Ophthalmic Science
OPSC5004
Successful candidates will demonstrate to the examiners that they have a detailed and comprehensive knowledge of the practical aspects of ophthalmic sciences. Particular emphasis will be placed on the topics of Anatomy, Physiology and Optics. Learning outcomes: On completion of this Unit of Study the successful student will be able to (1) describe the anatomy of the human eye, orbit, nervous system and head and neck, (2) correctly identify structures of the above on prosections, radiographic and magnetic resonance images, (3) describe the physiologic functioning of the human eye and nervous system, (4) correctly investigate, interpret results, recognise limitations and evaluate physiologic processes of the human eye and nervous system, (5) describe the physical, physiological and geometric optics of light and its application to the human eye and (6) correctly use ophthalmic instruments and describe their optical properties.
Unit of study details
Unit of study level: Postgraduate
Credit points: 9
Commencing semesters: 112
Further unit of study information
Unit of study handbook: OPSC5004
Costs and scholarships information: Costs and Scholarships
Final dates to withdraw from units of study: Census Dates
Available for study abroad and exchange: No