Module 1
Introduction and examination of the eye and update
At the end of this module, delegates should be able to:
• Recognise a range of clinical ophthalmic instruments
• Examine the eyelids, ocular surface and anterior segment using focal and general illumination
• Understand the principles of slit-lamp biomicroscopy
• Examine the fundus using direct and indirect ophthalmoscopy
• Explain the uses and limitations of radiography, ultrasound, CT and MRI scans for imaging the eye and orbit
• Obtain diagnostic cytology, microbiology and biopsy samples
• Record their findings and formulate their own systematic approach to the investigation of their ophthalmology cases
Module 2
Ocular therapeutics and pharmacology
At the end of this module, delegates should be able to:
• Understand the theory behind medicating the eye
• Know when to use topical and / or systemic medications for ocular disease
• Appreciate the range of drugs currently available including licensed and unlicensed
products
• Choose the right class of drug for a particular problem
• List appropriate treatment regimes for common ophthalmic conditions
Module 3
The orbit, globe, eyelids and third eyelid
At the end of this module, delegates should be able to:
• Describe the anatomy of the orbit, eyelids and third eyelid
• Recognise congenital and acquired conditions of the orbit and globe
• Appreciate the spectrum of congenital, developmental and conformation related
disorders of the eyelids
• Describe the surgical approach to eyelid disease, where appropriate
• Understand the aetiology, diagnosis and management of third eyelid conditions
Module 4
Cornea, sclera and episclera
At the end of this module, delegates should be able to:
• Understand the spectrum of clinical presentations and differential diagnosis for corneal
disease
• Develop a systematic approach to the investigation and treatment of corneal ulceration
• Be aware of diseases of the episclera and sclera
Module 5
Conjunctiva, naso-lacrimal system and glaucoma
At the end of this module, delegates should be able to:
• Recognise conditions of the conjunctiva, while understanding the correct way to
diagnose and treat them
• Understand acquired conditions of both the secretory and excretory components of the
naso-lacrimal system
• Compile a list of differential diagnosis for ‘The wet eye’
• Understand how glaucoma develops, as a primary disease associated with
goniodygenesis or secondary to antecedent ophthalmic disease
• List the treatment options for glaucoma and explain their uses and limitations
Module 6
Uveal tract and lens
At the end of this module, delegates should be able to:
• Recognise congenital and acquired defects involving the uveal tract
• Appreciate how uveitis develops and how to investigate its many potential causes
• Be aware of congenital and developmental lens abnormalities, such as cataracts and
lens luxation
Module 7
The retina, vitreous and optic nerve. Inherited eye disease
At the end of this module, delegates should be able to:
• List and recognise congenital and acquired abnormalities of the vitreous
• Recognise the normal variation in the appearance of the fundus and optic nerve
• Appreciate the range of congenital abnormalities that can affect the retina and choroid and
recognise the associated funduscopic findings
• Understand the development and appearance of pathological changes that can be seen in the
retina associated with inflammation, neoplasia, metabolic disease and degeneration
• Recognise congenital and acquired diseases of the optic nerve
• Discuss the eye testing schemes and genetic tests available throughout the world to help
control inherited eye disease
Module 8
Neuro-ophthalmology, ocular neoplasia and an overview of
ocular manifestations of systemic disease
At the end of this module, delegates should be able to:
• Describe the neurological pathways associated with the pupillary light response and vision
• Understand the autonomic nerve supply to the eye and adnexa. List differential diagnoses
for and investigation of Horner’s syndrome
• Explain normal and abnormal nystagmus. Recognise disorders of ocular motility
• Approach a case of sudden onset blindness and decide if it is central in origin
• Recognise primary and secondary neoplasia of the eye and adnexa and explain its
management
• List the key systemic disease which may have ocular manifestations
Modules 9
Equine and farm animal ophthalmology
At the end of this module, delegates should be able to:
• Examine the equine eye
• Recognise the common ocular conditions seen in horses.
• Know how to approach the diagnosis and treatment of equine eye disease
• List the eye diseases seen in farm animals, including ocular manifestations of systemic
disease
• Appreciate the specific diagnostic techniques and treatment options available for farm
animal ophthalmolog
Modules 10
Exotic animal ophthalmology. Writing a case report
At the end of this module, delegates should be able to:
• Understand some aspects of comparative ophthalmology
• Appreciate the variations in ‘design’ of the vertebrate eye
• Recognise the common ocular conditions of exotic animals
• Confidently write a case report
Two-day practical course
Ophthalmic surgery
At the end of this session, delegates should be able to:
• Appreciate the design and correct use of microsurgical instruments and suture materials
• Discuss the use of magnification in the form of loupes and operating microscopes
• List the techniques available for the correction of entropion, ectropion, simple eyelid neoplasia and third
eyelid disease
• Discuss the range of techniques for replacement of the eyelid margin, including sliding skin grafts, the
mustarde technique and the lip to lid procedure
• Review types of corneal repair and reconstruction, including direct suturing, conjunctival grafts and
corneo-conjunctival transposition
• Consider the principles of intra-ocular surgery, including viscoelastics, irrigating solutions and methods of
lens extraction |