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COURSE PLAN
FIRST: BASIC INFORMATION
College
College : Medicine
Department : Special Surgery/ Ophthalmology
Course
Course Title : Ophthalmology
Course Code : 31506511
Credit Hours :2
Prerequisite : None
Instructor
Name : Mohammad Abdel-Aziz Abusamak
Office No. :
Tel (Ext) :
E-mail : [email protected]
Office Hours :
Class Times Building Day Start Time End Time Room No.
Medicine
Text Book
Recommended text book and suggested readings:
1. Lecture notes in ophthalmology 12th Edition
2. Clinical decision making chapter of Ophthalmology An Illustrated colour text
pages 100-115
3. Acute monocular vision loss: Don’t lose sight of the differential review article
ABBATEMARCO AND COLLEAGUES, Cleveland Clinic Journal IM boards p 779-
787
4. Macleod’s Clinical Examination 13th Edition-chapter 12 pages 276-297
References
3. Clinical decision making chapter of Ophthalmology An Illustrated colour text
pages 100-115
4. Acute monocular vision loss: Don’t lose sight of the differential review article
ABBATEMARCO AND COLLEAGUES, Cleveland Clinic Journal IM boards p 779-
787
SECOND: PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION
COURSE DESCRIPTION

Ophthalmology course is a two-week rotation designed to provide 5th year medical

students with knowledge of common ophthalmic diseases and emergencies that are
commonly encountered during general medical practice and how to manage common ocular
emergencies.
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During this course, the students are expected to attend daily clinics and participate in seeing
patients under supervision of attending ophthalmologists to demonstrate clinical signs of
common eye diseases. Interactive seminars on common ophthalmic diseases and emergencies
are held on Sunday and Monday of first week in the morning. By the end of the course, the
student should be familiar with basics in ophthalmology and be able to
demonstrate knowledge of common ophthalmic disorders and emergencies.

COURSE OBJECTIVES
This course is aimed to:
1. Provide core knowledge appropriate to 5th year medical students.
2. Teach students how to approach patients and take good history and physical examination
3. Provide students with ability to diagnose common eye diseases and to demonstrate basic skills
in examination and management of emergency cases in Ophthalmology
4. Encourage students to demonstrate good ethical attitude and approach to patients
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
Successful completion of the course should lead to the following outcomes:

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs):

Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

1. Understand ophthalmic medical terminology and demonstrate critical and logical approach toward
ophthalmic conditions and history taking.
2. Demonstrate efficient basic clinical skills of eye examination and assessment of eye in trauma, common
diseases and emergencies.
3. Demonstrate ability in assessing and managing ophthalmic emergencies that he/she might encounter in
general practice.
4. Encourage good ethical attitude to deal with ophthalmic patients.

COURSE SYLLABUS
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Week Course Topic Notes

Week 1 Sunday 9 am- 3 pm Week 1 Monday 9am-3pm
1. Introduction & Anatomy 6. Uveitis & Glaucoma
1 2. The Visual System- Macleod’s ch. 12 7. Conjunctiva, Cornea and sclera
3. Orbit, Eye Lids, Lacrimal System 8. Pupil and neuro-ophthalmology
4. Retina & Trauma 9. Eye movement
5. Cataract 10. Drugs used in Ophthalmology
2 MiniOSCE examination at End of Rotation
Week 1 Sunday 9 am- 3 pm Week 1 Monday 9am-3pm
1. Introduction & Anatomy 6. Uveitis & Glaucoma
3 2. The Visual System- Macleod’s ch. 12 7. Conjunctiva, Cornea and sclera
3. Orbit, Eye Lids, Lacrimal System 8. Pupil and neuro-ophthalmology
4. Retina & Trauma 9. Eye movement
5. Cataract 10. Drugs used in Ophthalmology
4 MiniOSCE examination at End of Rotation
Week 1 Sunday 9 am- 3 pm Week 1 Monday 9am-3pm
1. Introduction & Anatomy 6. Uveitis & Glaucoma
5 2. The Visual System- Macleod’s ch. 12 7. Conjunctiva, Cornea and sclera
3. Orbit, Eye Lids, Lacrimal System 8. Pupil and neuro-ophthalmology
4. Retina & Trauma 9. Eye movement
5. Cataract 10. Drugs used in Ophthalmology
6 MiniOSCE examination at End of Rotation
Week 1 Sunday 9 am- 3 pm Week 1 Monday 9am-3pm
1. Introduction & Anatomy 6. Uveitis & Glaucoma
7 2. The Visual System- Macleod’s ch. 12 7. Conjunctiva, Cornea and sclera
3. Orbit, Eye Lids, Lacrimal System 8. Pupil and neuro-ophthalmology
4. Retina & Trauma 9. Eye movement
5. Cataract 10. Drugs used in Ophthalmology
8 MiniOSCE examination at End of Rotation
Week 1 Sunday 9 am- 3 pm Week 1 Monday 9am-3pm
1. Introduction & Anatomy 6. Uveitis & Glaucoma
9 2. The Visual System- Macleod’s ch. 12 7. Conjunctiva, Cornea and sclera
3. Orbit, Eye Lids, Lacrimal System 8. Pupil and neuro-ophthalmology
4. Retina & Trauma 9. Eye movement
5. Cataract 10. Drugs used in Ophthalmology
10 MiniOSCE examination at End of Rotation
Week 1 Sunday 9 am- 3 pm Week 1 Monday 9am-3pm
1. Introduction & Anatomy 6. Uveitis & Glaucoma
11 2. The Visual System- Macleod’s ch. 12 7. Conjunctiva, Cornea and sclera
3. Orbit, Eye Lids, Lacrimal System 8. Pupil and neuro-ophthalmology
4. Retina & Trauma 9. Eye movement
5. Cataract 10. Drugs used in Ophthalmology
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Week 1 Sunday 9 am- 3 pm Week 1 Monday 9am-3pm

1. Introduction & Anatomy 6. Uveitis & Glaucoma
13 2. The Visual System- Macleod’s ch. 12 7. Conjunctiva, Cornea and sclera
3. Orbit, Eye Lids, Lacrimal System 8. Pupil and neuro-ophthalmology
4. Retina & Trauma 9. Eye movement
5. Cataract 10. Drugs used in Ophthalmology
14 MiniOSCE examination at End of Rotation
Week 1 Sunday 9 am- 3 pm Week 1 Monday 9am-3pm
1. Introduction & Anatomy 6. Uveitis & Glaucoma
15 2. The Visual System- Macleod’s ch. 12 7. Conjunctiva, Cornea and sclera
3. Orbit, Eye Lids, Lacrimal System 8. Pupil and neuro-ophthalmology
4. Retina & Trauma 9. Eye movement
5. Cataract 10. Drugs used in Ophthalmology
16 MiniOSCE examination at End of Rotation

COURSE LEARNING RESOURCES

Recommended text book and suggested readings:

1. Lecture notes in ophthalmology 12th Edition
2. Clinical decision making chapter of Ophthalmology An Illustrated colour text pages 100-115
3. Acute monocular vision loss: Don’t lose sight of the differential review article
ABBATEMARCO AND COLLEAGUES, Cleveland Clinic Journal IM boards p 779-787
4. Macleod’s Clinical Examination 13th Edition-chapter 12 pages 276-297

ASSESSMANT TOOLS
) Write assessment tools that will be used to test students ability to understand the course material
and gain the skills and competencies stated in learning outcomes

ASSESSMENT TOOLS %
Participation 5
Homework and quizzes 5
Mid Exam 40
Final Exam 50
TOTAL MARKS 100

THIRD: COURSE RULES

ATTENDANCE RULES
Attendance and participation are extremely important, and the usual University rules will apply.
Attendance will be recorded for each class. Absence of 10% will result in a first written warning. Absence
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of 15% of the course will result in forfeiting the course and the student will not be permitted to attend
the final examination. Should a student encounter any special circumstances (i.e. medical or personal),
he/she is encouraged to discuss this with the instructor and written proof will be required to delete any
absences from his/her attendance records.

GRADING SYSTEM
Points Grade
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
D+
D
D-
F
REMARKS

COURSE COORDINATOR

Course Coordinator: Dr. Mohammad Abusamak Department Head: Dr. Waleed Haddad
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