Small Animal Clinical Practice - Ophthalmology

Code

VETS4077

School

Veterinary Medicine and Science

Level

4

Credits

10

Semesters

Autumn UK, Spring UK, Summer UK

Summary

This module considers:

• Structure and function of the eye
• Examination of the eye
• Diseases of the eye and adnexa
• Ocular therapeutics
• Ophthalmic surgery
• Common ophthalmic surgical procedures
• Overview of more advanced ophthalmic surgical techniques such as management of lens luxation and cataract, glaucoma and retinal detachment

Assessment

• Skills audit and reflection: Skills audit and reflection: Candidates to perform a skills audit at the start of the module, reflecting on their current clinical competence and establishing personal learning objective by identifying at least 5 skills relevant to the subject area they would like to target. At the end of the module these skills should be graded again and the candidate should reflect on their development in the module. Max 1000 words
• 50% Case Report 1: Candidates to select a case to write as a detailed case report. Case to have a clear and coherent structure, including where relevant, signalment, case presentation, problem list and differential diagnoses, investigations, diagnosis, case management and outcome/follow up. The case to include a discussion with appropriate referencing,Critique of evidence referred to should also be included. The case to include a reflective element, so that areas of learning and professional development are clearly evident. The case will demonstrate factually accurate content and be of sufficient depth of knowledge to demonstrate attainment of the core skills and achievement of the relevant module learning outcomes. (1500 words excluding references)
• 50% Case Report 2: Candidates to select a case to write as a detailed case report. Case to have a clear and coherent structure, including where relevant, signalment, case presentation, problem list and differential diagnoses, investigations, diagnosis, case management and outcome/follow up. The case to include a discussion with appropriate referencing,Critique of evidence referred to should also be included. The case to include a reflective element, so that areas of learning and professional development are clearly evident. The case will demonstrate factually accurate content and be of sufficient depth of knowledge to demonstrate attainment of the core skills and achievement of the relevant module learning outcomes. (1500 words excluding references)
• Chronological case log: Relevant cases recorded to demonstrate continual engagement with the area of practice throughout the module.Cases to demonstrate breadth of understanding within the subject area and how the majority of module learning outcomes have been addressed. Content should be factually accurate, with appropriate and justified case outcomes. (20 cases)
• Journal Club: Critical review of a published paper relating to the relevant discipline, comprising an oral presentation and a short written submission.

Assessed by end of designated period

Educational Aims

Learning Outcomes

Enhance the depth and breadth of the candidate’s knowledge and understanding of common ophthalmic disorders affecting dogs and cats including pathophysiology, clinical signs, diagnostic approach and rational therapy.

Review and constructively criticise current literature relating to the discipline to enable them to determine its relevance to their current practice.

Use available resources to achieve optimum results in their practice circumstances in relation to ophthalmological cases.

Reflect on the outcomes of their clinical work, using this process to improve performance.

Recognise when a case is truly unusual or beyond their personal or practice capabilities, and provide an effective channel of referral where appropriate.

Conveners

• Mrs Lucy Hughes