Management of Contact Lens Patients (OPTO90009)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 25Online

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Overview

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This subject is designed to provide optometrists with the opportunity to extend their capabilities in contact lens practice. Optometrists will explore contemporary evidence-based information regarding common in-practice contact lens issues including: use of clinical grading scales; contact lens discomfort; microbiology and infection associated with contact lens wear; and the impact of new materials, lens designs and solutions. Optometrists will also extend their knowledge in advanced contact lens fitting such as: toric rigid lens fitting; contact lenses for keratoconus; orthokeratology and the fitting of contact lenses after corneal surgery.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of the subject the enrolled optometrist should:



  • have acquired further knowledge of the pathophysiology, diagnostic issues and evidence-based best-practice management of ocular responses to contact lenses, including infection;
  • have a detailed knowledge of contemporary contact lens materials and designs;
  • be prepared to manage complex contact lens presentations, fittings and contact lens related complications;
  • have advanced their clinical knowledge and developed a flexibility of outlook such that they are better prepared for future paradigm shifts in the field of contact lens practice;
  • have an ability to modify and improve practice based on dialogue, self-reflection and life-long learning.

Generic skills

On completion of this subject the student should:

  • have improved capacity to evaluate and synthesise a range of professional and scientific literature associated with the knowledge and skills in the area being studied;
  • be able to articulate knowledge and understanding in a written presentation;
  • have developed an understanding of the value of advanced knowledge and improved technology to both a professional and wider community;
  • have an appreciation of the design, conduct, analysis and reporting of research;
  • have developed a high level of analytic and problem solving skill;
  • have developed a flexibility of approach to enable better response to a background of rapidly changing information;
  • have confidence to broaden scope of knowledge by consulting professional and scientific literature from fields that overlap and enhance professional practice;
  • have the confidence to call upon peers to discuss and confer when needed;
  • have developed capacity to manage competing demands on time and enhanced capacity for self-directed work;
  • have and understanding of the area being studied in an international context.

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted in the Master of Clinical Optometry or Specialist Certificate in the Management of Contact Lens Patients. This subject is not available for students admitted in any other courses.

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

None

Recommended background knowledge

Expected level of knowledge is that of a graduate of an optometry degree leading to registration to practice in Australia, or equivalent.

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.

Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Assessment

Additional details

  • 2,000 word Critical appraisal of literature, due week 4, (20%)
  • 2,500 word case study report + peer review, due week 7, (30%)
  • 2,500 word case study report, due week 12, (25%)
  • Portfolio, due end of exam period, (15%)
  • Ongoing online contribution, throughout the semester, (10%)

Hurdle requirement:

  • Satisfactory completion of the portfolio and online contribution.

 

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Dates & times

Time commitment details

Approx. 340 hours which include online activities, assessments, reading, research as well as preparation.

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Further information

Last updated: 3 November 2022