Undergraduate Course: Ophthalmology (MBCH10017)

Course Outline
School	Edinburgh Medical School	College	College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine
Credit level (Normal year taken)	SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate)	Availability	Not available to visiting students
SCQF Credits	5	ECTS Credits	2.5
Summary	During the course the clinically relevant anatomical aspects of the eye, orbit and visual pathways will be emphasised. A clear, logical, consistent and simple approach to patients presenting with ophthalmic disease will be taught and illustrated with clinical examples. There will also be a session during which you will be taught relevant clinical skills. Clinical teaching will take place in the Outpatients, Eye Casualty and the operating theatres of the Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion (PAEP).
Course description	Not entered

Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites		Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations		Other requirements	None

Course Delivery Information
Not being delivered

Learning Outcomes
To understand the pathology and clinical presentation of common conditions affecting the eye and visual system. To understand which symptoms and signs signify potentially serious disease Be familiar with appropriate investigations in ophthalmology To appreciate the handicap, educational and social consequences of visual loss at different ages.