OPHTHALMOLOGIC SEMEIOTICS II
Learning outcomes of the course unit
Objectives of the course (preferably expressed in terms of learning outcomes and competences):
To learn the principles of the most important diagnostic tools in the management of retinal diseases and ocular surface disorders by theorical and "hands-on" lessons.
An overview on contact lens fitting and main complications associated with contact lens wearing
Prerequisites
no
Course contents summary
Main diagnostic tools in vitreo-retinal diseases:
- retinal imaging: fluorescein and indocyanin green angiography
- optical coherence tomography (OCT)
- ocular ultrasonography
Anterior segment assessment with slit lamp biomicroscopy
Clinical evaluation of ocular surface and correlated diagnostic tools
Contact lenses
Recommended readings
Recommended readings:
- J.S. Shuman C.A. Puliafito et al: Tomografia a coerenza ottica delle patologie oculari Verduci Editore 2006
- Duane's Ophthalmology Lippincott Williams & Wilkins 2002
- Yannuzzi et al: Retina, Vitreo, Macula Verduci Editore 2000
- M.Yanoff, JS. Duker: Ophthalmology Mosby 2004
Teaching methods
Theorical and practical/interactive lesson
Assessment methods and criteria
Oral examination
