Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Neurooftalmology
Course Code
RNL_007
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Ophthalmology
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Evija Miglāne
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Neurologist
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Evija Miglāne
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
Acquire additional knowledge about diseases of vision and ocular movement system. Diagnostics of neurological clinical features.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Demonstrate an in-depth and increased knowledge in clinical subject of neuro-ophthalmology. Define etiology, pathology, clinical features and treatment of specific syndromes of vision and ocular movement system. Indications and results of instrumental and functional tests in neuro-ophthalmology.
Skills
1.Evaluate the opportunity to use ophthalmological tests in neurological situations. Interpret the results of these tests and functional tests. Perform the manipulations required in the programme.
Competences
1.Formulate the choice of ophthalmological instrumental and functional tests in various neurological diseases. Analyze the test results. Integrate the acquired knowledge about ophthalmology in neurologist’s clinical praxis.
Assessment
Individual work
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Independently work with literature.
Prepare for theoretical seminars.
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Examination
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Multi choice test or theoretical questions.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Symptoms of visual system damage, diseases and investigation methods
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Seminar
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Oculomotor disorders and diseases, diagnosis and treatment
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
2
Length (weeks):
2
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Valerie Biousse, Nancy Newman. ”Neuro-Ophthalmology Illustrated”. 3rd edition, 2019.
2.
Walter G. Bradley DM FRCP, Robert B. Daroff MD, et.al. ”Neurology in Clinical Practice”. 7th edition 2015; 8th edition 2021.
Additional Reading
1.
Grant T. Liu MD, Nicholas J. Volpe MD, Steven L. Galetta MD. ”Neuro-Ophthalmology: Diagnosis and Management”. 2010.