Module 1
Introduction and examination of the eye
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
Module 2
10th March
The orbit, globe, eyelids and third eyelids
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 3
7th April
Conjunctiva, naso-lacrimal system, cornea, sclera and episclera
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 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 4
6th May
Uveal tract, lens and glaucoma
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
• 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
• Be aware of congenital and developmental lens abnormalities, such as cataracts and lens luxation
Module 5
9th June
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 6
7th July
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
Module 7
11th August
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 ophthalmology
Module 8
8th September
Exotic animal ophthalmology. Ocular therapeutics and pharmacology
At the end of this module, delegates should be able to:
• Recognise the common ocular conditions of exotic animals
• 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
Modules 9 &10
6th October & 7th October
Case-based ophthalmology
At the end of these modules, delegates should be able to:
• Approach clinical cases in a logical manner
• List differential diagnoses for common presenting signs such as the wet eye, corneal ulceration, hyphaema, sudden loss of vision and exophthalmos etc.
• Formulate a plan to investigate cases using examination techniques and further laboratory tests
• List the medical and surgical treatment regimes for common ophthalmic problems
Modules 11&12
3rd November & 4th November
Ophthalmic surgery practical techniques
At the end of these modules, 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 |