Concomitance and Incomitance in Depth

Program Overview

This module in strabismus provides healthcare professionals in eye care with an in-depth understanding of the condition, incorporating clinical practice and recent literature. Delivered through a combination of online learning, workshops, and lectures, the module covers various techniques for investigating and managing strabismus, including surgical options and the use of botulinum toxin. Upon successful completion, participants can earn a certificate, with the option to pursue a Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma within a five-year time span.

Program Outline

• Structure: The module is delivered through a combination of online learning, workshops, and lectures.
• Course Schedule:
• The module begins with an introductory day of online learning, workshops, and lectures on Saturday 16th September 2023.
• Further support is provided through online learning materials, tutoring, and periodic online tutorials throughout the module.
• The module starts on 21 September 2024 and ends on 28 March 2025.
• Individual Modules:
• Investigative Techniques:
This module covers various techniques used to investigate strabismus.
• Vergence, Vergence Adaptation, and Accommodation: This module explores the concepts of vergence, vergence adaptation, and accommodation in relation to strabismus.
• Techniques to Investigate Visual Function: This module focuses on techniques used to assess visual function in patients with strabismus.
• Early Visual Development: This module examines the development of vision in early childhood and its relevance to strabismus.
• Recording of Eye Movements: This module covers methods for recording and analyzing eye movements in patients with strabismus.
• Eye Movements: This module delves into the physiology and mechanics of eye movements, including their role in strabismus.
• Refractive Surgery: This module examines the use of refractive surgery in the management of strabismus.
• Adverse Effects of Prescribed and Non-Prescribed Medications: This module discusses the potential adverse effects of medications on eye movements and strabismus.
• Management of Incomitant Deviations; Surgical Options and Botulinum Toxin: This module covers the management of incomitant strabismus, including surgical options and the use of botulinum toxin.

Teaching:

• Teaching Methods: The module is delivered through a combination of online learning, workshops, and lectures.
• Faculty: The module is taught by experienced professionals in the field of eye care.
• Unique Approaches: The module incorporates a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical application, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of strabismus.

Other:

• Target Audience: The module is designed for individuals with a relevant qualification in the eye care profession, including Low Vision nurses, Optometrists, and Ophthalmologists.
• Awards:
• Students who complete two standalone modules from the MMedSci Vision and Strabismus program can earn a Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits).
• Students who complete four standalone modules can earn a Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits) within a five-year time span.
• A certificate of completion is awarded upon successful completion of the module.