Binocular Vision & Ocular Motility 2
ORTH5043
The student will extend their knowledge of the basic principles of sensory and motor function acquired in the unit of study Binocular Vision and Ocular Motility 1 and apply this knowledge in the presence of more complex sensory defects and basic motor defects. Through the learning mode of case studies and application of clinical reasoning, sensory defects of binocular cortical function and developmental defects (strabismus, amblyopia and binocular vision abnormalities) will be studied. The student will be encouraged to incorporate information from scientific literature that relates animal research to clinical responses in the field of neuronal plasticity and demonstrate the significance of this information in the development of management strategies. Basic motor systems will be studied, commencing with orbital and restrictive ocular motility conditions that effect eye movements, along with lesions and pathology that may affect normal ocular motility. The basic principles of motor function and its assessment will be employed to assist the identification of abnormalities and development of procedures to enable the differential diagnosis of conditions, and the discussion of appropriate management strategies.
Unit of study details
Unit of study level: Postgraduate
Credit points: 6
Commencing semesters: 2
Further unit of study information
Unit of study handbook: ORTH5043
Costs and scholarships information: Costs and Scholarships
Final dates to withdraw from units of study: Census Dates
Available for study abroad and exchange: No