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OPSC5028: Practical International Ophthalmology 1
2025 unit information
This course covers interpretation and assessment of special investigation for glaucoma and anterior segment including microbiology, preparation of specimens, confocal imaging, corneal topography, ocular biometry, perimetry, and ultrasound biomicroscopy (UBM). Upon successful completion of this unit of study, students will be able to: (1) diagnose a broad range of cornea, anterior segment and glucomatous abnormalities by clinical assessment, (2) understand which investigations to order in patients with anterior segment disease and interpret the results of these investigations, (3) have a comprehensive understanding of medical and surgical management of anterior segment disease. Candidates must be overseas trained specialists from countries with an established vocational ophthalmology training program. They must have satisfactorily completed the requirements to practise as ophthalmologists or be eligible to undertake further fellowship training in their country of residence.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Medicine and Health
| Study level | Postgraduate |
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| Academic unit | Save Sight Institute |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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OPSC5026 and OPSC5027 |
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Corequisites:
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None |
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None |
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. diagnose a broad range of cornea, anterior segment and glaucomatous abnormalities by clinical assessment
- LO2. understand which investigations to order in patients with anterior segment disease and interpret the results of these investigations
- LO3. have a comprehensive understanding of medical and surgical management of anterior segment disease.
Unit availability
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Intensive February 2024
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Block mode | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Intensive May - June 2024
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Block mode | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Intensive February 2025
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Block mode | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Intensive May - June 2025
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Block mode | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Intensive February 2020
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Block mode | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Intensive May - June 2020
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Block mode | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Intensive February 2021
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Block mode | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Intensive May - June 2021
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Block mode | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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Intensive February 2022
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Block mode | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Intensive May - June 2022
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Block mode | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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Intensive February 2023
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Block mode | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Intensive May - June 2023
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Block mode | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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