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Units OPSC5019 Semester 2 2021 [Distance education/intensive on campus]

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OPSC5019: Cataract and Refractive Surgery 2

Semester 2, 2021 [Distance education/intensive on campus] - Remote

Overview

This unit of study aims to provide candidates with the theoretical and practical foundations of the practise of cataract and refractive surgery. Successful candidates will demonstrate to the examiners that they have a detailed and comprehensive knowledge of corneal and intraocular refractive surgery. Candidates should be able to: (1) Describe how an excimer laser, femtosecond laser, conductive and thermal keratoplasty work; (2) Describe how PRK, LASIK. Arcuate keratotomy, conductive keratoplasty are performed; (3) Demonstrate knowledge of the theory behind the lasers involved; (4) Describe indications and contraindications for the above procedures; (5) Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of systemic disease on refractive surgery patients; (6) Describe the management of corneal related refractive surgery complications; (7) Describe the treatments for keratoconus; (8) Demonstrate an understanding of the economics of setting up a refractive surgery practice; (9) Discuss lens based approaches to refractive surgery; (10) Have an understanding of the management of lens based related refractive surgery adverse events; (11) Understand the evidence for and ethical issues related to refractive surgery.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit	Save Sight Institute
Credit points	6
Prerequisites ?	OPSC5018
Corequisites ?	None
Prohibitions ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	No

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Con Petsoglou, constantinos.petsoglou@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Assignment	Essay 1 Essay	30%	Week 05	2000 words
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Essay 2 Essay	30%	Week 08	2000 words
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Essay 3 Essay	30%	Week 12	2000 words
Outcomes assessed:
Participation	Online discussion Forum post and participation	10%	Weekly	n/a
Outcomes assessed:

Assessment summary

See UoS on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name	Mark range	Description
High distinction	85 - 100
Distinction	75 - 84
Credit	65 - 74
Pass	50 - 64
Fail	0 - 49	When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and automated writing tools

You may only use generative AI and automated writing tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator. If you do use these tools, you must acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section. The assessment instructions or unit outline will give guidance of the types of tools that are permitted and how the tools should be used.

Your final submitted work must be your own, original work. You must acknowledge any use of generative AI tools that have been used in the assessment, and any material that forms part of your submission must be appropriately referenced. For guidance on how to acknowledge the use of AI, please refer to the AI in Education Canvas site.

The unapproved use of these tools or unacknowledged use will be considered a breach of the Academic Integrity Policy and penalties may apply.

Studiosity is permitted unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission as detailed on the Learning Hub’s Canvas page.

Outside assessment tasks, generative AI tools may be used to support your learning. The AI in Education Canvas site contains a number of productive ways that students are using AI to improve their learning.

Learning support

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Week 01	Phakic intraocular lenses	Online class (3 hr)
Week 02	Intraocular lens calculation	Online class (3 hr)
Week 03	Dry eye management pre and post eye surgery	Online class (3 hr)
Week 04	Cataract surgery in the presence of corneal disease	Online class (3 hr)
Week 05	Choosing the right intraocular lens for your patient	Online class (3 hr)
Week 06	Toric intraocular lenses	Online class (3 hr)
Week 07	Lens options for the surgical correction of presbyopia	Online class (3 hr)
Week 08	IOL decision when capsular support is inadequate	Online class (3 hr)
Week 09	Femtosecond laser cataract surgery	Online class (3 hr)
Week 10	Dealing with residual refractive error in refractive cataract patients	Online class (3 hr)
Week 11	Putting it all together and becoming a better cataract and refractive surgeon	Online class (3 hr)
Week 12	Toric IOLs - how to evaluate your outcome	Online class (3 hr)
Week 13	Setting visual expectations and consenting patients for cataract surgery	Online class (3 hr)

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

All readings for this unit can be accessed through the Library eReserve, available on Canvas.

LASIK: Advances, Controversies and Custom, Louis E Probst.
Mastering Refractive IOLs: The Art and Science, David F Chang, Slack publishers.
The Art of LASIK, Machet, Slade, Probst. 2nd edition. Slack Publishers.
Step by Step LASIK Surgery, Vajpayee R., Jaypee publishers.

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

Outcomes
Graduate qualities

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. assess a patients suitability for refractive surgery
LO2. select the appropriate operation for a particular clinical scenario
LO3. describe how PRK, LASIK, and SMILE are performed
LO4. demonstrate knowledge of the theory behind the lasers involved
LO5. describe indications and contraindications for the above procedures
LO6. demonstrate an understanding of the impact of systemic disease on refractive surgery patients
LO7. describe the management of corneal related refractive surgery complications
LO8. demonstrate an understanding of monovision and how to apply it
LO9. discuss lens based approaches to refractive surgery
LO10. outline the best from IOL calculation formulae
LO11. understand the role of toric, multifocal and trifocal IOLs and extended depth of focus IOLs
LO12. understand the role of corneal inlays for presbyopia
LO13. understand the management of lens based refractive surgery adverse events
LO14. gain practical experience of PRK in a wetlab setting
LO15. gain experience of phakic IOL insertion in a wetlab setting.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1	Depth of disciplinary expertise Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.
GQ2	Critical thinking and problem solving Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.
GQ3	Oral and written communication Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.
GQ4	Information and digital literacy Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.
GQ5	Inventiveness Generating novel ideas and solutions.
GQ6	Cultural competence Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.
GQ7	Interdisciplinary effectiveness Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.
GQ8	Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.
GQ9	Influence Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes	Graduate qualities
Learning outcomes

Responding to student feedback

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

No changes have been made since this unit was last offered.

Additional information

Study hours: Students are expected to spend approximately fourteen hours on self-directed study and assessment preparation per week outside the contact hours.

More information can be found on Canvas.

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Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

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