OPB352 Ocular Anatomy and Physiology 3

Unit Outline: Semester 1 2024, Kelvin Grove, Internal

Overview

Optometric practice covers a range of functional vision measurements. An understanding of ocular anatomy and physiology is required to interpret such measurements, as well as to understand ocular disease processes. Optometrists are considered vision experts and this course will provide students with essential knowledge on the eye and vision. This fundamental knowledge is required early in the optometry course.

This unit builds on prior knowledge of cellular structure, anatomy and physiology from the first year of the optometry program.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:

1. Have a detailed knowledge of the structure of the anterior eye.
2. Be able to discriminate between normal and abnormal ocular anatomy and function.
3. Have a basic understanding of how ocular tests can be used to assess function.
4. Begin to develop important generic skills such as working groups, information retrieval and analysis and document writing.

Content

Learning Approaches

A formal lecture series will be integrated with a practical program. Practical exercises will reinforce material presented in lectures. Practical tasks, clinical tools, and computer based activities will be used.

Together with OPB452 Ocular Anatomy and Physiology 4, the ocular anatomy and physiology units develop fundamental and core knowledge required for later learning in diseases of the eye and therapeutic management, as well as clinical techniques for evaluating ocular health. They provide the necessary fundamental understanding that aligns with the patient examination competency standard elements 3.3 Assesses the ocular adnexa and the eye, 3.4 Assesses central and peripheral sensory visual function and the integrity of the visual pathways, 3.6 Assesses oculomotor and binocular function; and the diagnosis and management competency standard elements 4.9 Prescribes pharmacological and other regimens to treat ocular disease and injury which are further developed in later stages of the program (Kiely and Slater 2015).

Feedback on Learning and Assessment

Formative assessment

Short quizzes will be posted to Canvas and conducted in class time so students can assess their own learning. Feedback on assessment items will be given. Students will be given the opportunity to ask questions and discuss issues at the end of lectures. GoSoapBox is used for in class feedback.

Graduate Capabilities

Students will develop knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the eye, a particular discipline area that informs the detection of pathology and understanding of how the eye functions (Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3; Assessment 1, 2, 3). Students will enhance their communication skills by writing an assignment (Learning Outcomes 4; Assessment 1). The information for the assignments will come from a number of sources and that information will be critically evaluated, this will develop the students' capacity to be life-long learners (Learning Outcomes 4; Assessment 1).

Assessment

Overview

Satisfactory performance in each of the assessment items is a condition for passing this unit. This means that at least 50% must be obtained on the end of semester examination for a passing grade to be awarded. The Faculty of Health Threshold Assessment Policy will apply where student performance in an assessment item is unsatisfactory.

Unit Grading Scheme

7- point scale

Assessment Tasks

Assessment: Practicals

The assessment will include writing a report on one practical exercise and completing quizzes about each practical. Quizzes will be held during the practical classes and will include multiple choice and short answer questions.

Threshold Assessment:

Satisfactory performance in each of the assessment items is a condition for passing this unit. This means that at least 50% must be obtained on the end of semester examination for a passing grade to be awarded. The Faculty Threshold Assessment Policy will apply where student performance in an assessment item is unsatisfactory.

Assessment: Exam (practical)

Evaluation of competency in ability to detect, describe and differentiate ocular structures.

Threshold Assessment:

Satisfactory performance in each of the assessment items is a condition for passing this unit. This means that at least 50% must be obtained on the end of semester examination for a passing grade to be awarded. The Faculty Threshold Assessment Policy will apply where student performance in an assessment item is unsatisfactory.

Assessment: Examination (written)

end of semester examination.

Threshold Assessment:

Satisfactory performance in each of the assessment items is a condition for passing this unit. This means that at least 50% must be obtained on the end of semester examination for a passing grade to be awarded. The Faculty Threshold Assessment Policy will apply where student performance in an assessment item is unsatisfactory.

Academic Integrity

Students are expected to engage in learning and assessment at QUT with honesty, transparency and fairness. Maintaining academic integrity means upholding these principles and demonstrating valuable professional capabilities based on ethical foundations.

Failure to maintain academic integrity can take many forms. It includes cheating in examinations, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, and submitting an assessment item completed by another person (e.g. contract cheating). It can also include providing your assessment to another entity, such as to a person or website.

You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.

Further details of QUT’s approach to academic integrity are outlined in the Academic integrity policy and the Student Code of Conduct. Breaching QUT’s Academic integrity policy is regarded as student misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.

Resources

Resource Materials

Recommended text(s)

Remington LA (2011) Clinical Anatomy and Physiology of the Visual System Elsevier/Butterworth-Heinemann

Reference book(s)

Bron AJ, Tripathi RC, Tripathi BF (2001) Wolff's Anatomy of the Eye and Orbit (8th ed) Chapman and Hall, London, Arnold

Kaufman PL, Alm A (2011 (library E book) Adler's Physiology of the Eye: Clinical Application
(11th ed) Mosby Year Book, St Louis

Oyster CW (1999) The Human Eye Sinauer

Risk Assessment Statement

There are no out of the ordinary risks associated with this unit.

Standards/Competencies

This unit is designed to support your development of the following standards\competencies.

Entry-Level Competency Standards for Optometry 2014

1: Professional Responsibilities

1. 
   Relates to: Practicals, Exam (practical), Examination (written)

3: Patient Examination

1. 
   Relates to: Practicals, Exam (practical)

Course Learning Outcomes

OP45 Bachelor of Vision Science

1. Apply critical thinking and knowledge of vision science, ocular anatomy and clinical methods to generate solutions in clinical and scientific settings
   Relates to: Practicals, Exam (practical), Examination (written)
2. Apply clinical or technical skills to conduct a safe and effective assessment, data collection, experimental protocol
   Relates to: Practicals