Graduate Certificate in Myopia Management

Program Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Myopia Management is a one-year program designed to equip optometrists with advanced knowledge and skills in myopia management. Through a combination of theoretical and clinical training, students will gain expertise in optical and pharmacological interventions, contact lens fitting, and patient counseling. The program is taught by experienced optometrists and includes a clinical placement, providing students with the necessary foundation to offer evidence-based myopia management to their patients.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Overview:

The Graduate Certificate in Myopia Management is a one-year program designed to provide training in the clinical and theoretical aspects of myopia management. Students will emerge with advanced disciplinary knowledge and the skills required for them to offer evidence-based management of myopia to their optometry patients.

Objectives:

• To provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the clinical and theoretical aspects of myopia management.
• To equip students with the skills necessary to offer evidence-based management of myopia to their optometry patients.
• To advance the knowledge and skills of optometrists in the field of myopia management.

Program Description:

The four compulsory courses cover an introduction to myopia, myopia management, advanced contact lens studies, and clinical myopia management. This program is for trained and established local and international optometrists. It isn't appropriate for people intending to train for registration to practice as an optometrist.

Outline:

• Introduction to Myopia
• Definition, prevalence, and etiology of myopia
• Risk factors and progression of myopia
• Ocular and systemic complications of myopia
• Myopia Management
• Principles and methods of myopia management
• Optical and pharmacological interventions for myopia control
• Monitoring and assessment of myopia progression
• Advanced Contact Lens Studies
• Contact lens materials and designs for myopia management
• Fitting and management of contact lenses for myopia control
• Complications and troubleshooting in contact lens wear
• Clinical Myopia Management
• Case studies and clinical scenarios in myopia management
• Patient education and counseling
• Interdisciplinary collaboration in myopia management

Assessment:

Methods of assessment:

• Assignments
• Examinations
• Clinical reports
• Presentations

Criteria for assessment:

• Knowledge and understanding of the subject matter
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Clinical skills
• Communication and presentation skills

Teaching:

Teaching methods:

• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Practical sessions
• Clinical placements

Faculty:

• Dr. [Faculty Name]
• Dr. [Faculty Name]
• Dr. [Faculty Name]

Unique approaches:

• The program is taught by a team of experienced optometrists with expertise in myopia management.
• The program includes a clinical placement in a myopia management clinic.
• The program utilizes a blended learning approach, combining online and face-to-face learning.

Careers:

Potential career paths:

• Optometrist
• Myopia management specialist
• Contact lens specialist
• Researcher in myopia management

Opportunities and outcomes:

• The program will provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to pursue a career in myopia management.
• The program will also enhance the skills and knowledge of optometrists who are already working in the field of myopia management.