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OPHTHALMOLOGY (CODE: OP)

Number
COMPETENCY
Domain Level
Core Suggested Teaching Suggested
Number Vertical Integration Horizontal
The student should be able to
K/S/A/C K/KH/ (Y/N) Learning method
Assessment method
required
Integration
SH/P
to certify
P
OPHTHALMOLOGY
Topic: Visual Acuity A
ssessment Number of Competencs: (05) Number of procedures that require certification : (NIL)
OP1.1
Describe the physiology of vision
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KH
Y
Lecture, Small group Written/ Viva voce
Physiology
discussion
OP1.2
Define, classify and describe the types and methods of correcting
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KH
Y
Lecture, Small group Written/ Viva voce
refractive errors
discussion
OP1.3
Demonstrate the steps in performing the visual acuity assessment
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SH
Y
DOAP session,
Skill assessment/
for distance vision, near vision, colour vision, the pin hole test and
Lecture
Logbook
the menace and blink reflexes
OP1.4
Enumerate the indications and describe the principles of refractive
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KH
Y
Lecture, Small group Written/ Viva voce
surgery
discussion
OP1.5
Define, enumerate the types and the mechanism by which
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group Written/ Viva voce
strabismus leads to amblyopia
discussion
Topic: Lids and Adnexa, Orbit Number of Competencies: (08) Number of procedures that require certification: (NIL)
OP2.1
Enumerate the causes, describe and discuss the aetiology, clinical
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KH
Y
Lecture, Small group Written/ Viva voce
Human Anatomy
presentations and diagnostic features of common conditions of the
discussion
lid and adnexa including Hordeolum externum/ internum, blepharitis,
preseptal cellulitis, dacryocystitis, hemangioma, dermoid, ptosis,
entropion, lid lag, lagopthalmos
OP2.2
Demonstrate the symptoms & clinical signs of conditions
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S
Y
DOAP session
Skill assessment
enumerated in OP2.1
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Number
COMPETENCY
Domain Level
Core Suggested Teaching Suggested
Number Vertical Integration Horizontal
The student should be able to
K/S/A/C K/KH/ (Y/N) Learning method
Assessment method
required
Integration
SH/P
to certify
P
OP2.3
Demonstrate under supervision clinical procedures performed in the
S
SH
Y
DOAP session,
Skill assessment
lid including: bells phenomenon, assessment of entropion/
Lecture
ectropion, perform the regurgitation test of lacrimal sac. massage
technique in cong. dacryocystitis, and trichiatic cilia removal by
epilation
OP2.4
Describe the aetiology, clinical presentation. Discuss the
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KH
Y
Lecture, Small group Written/ Viva voce
complications and management of orbital cellulitis
discussion
OP2.5
Describe the clinical features on ocular examination and
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KH
Y
Lecture, Small group Written/ Viva voce
management of a patient with cavernous sinus thrombosis
discussion
OP2.6
Enumerate the causes and describe the differentiating features, and
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KH
Y
Lecture, Small group Written/ Viva voce
clinical features and management of proptosis
discussion
OP2.7
Classify the various types of orbital tumours. Differentiate the
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KH
Y
Lecture, Small group Written/ Viva voce
symptoms and signs of the presentation of various types of ocular
discussion
tumours
OP2.8
List the investigations helpful in diagnosis of orbital tumors.
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KH
Y
Lecture, Small group Written/ Viva voce
Enumerate the indications for appropriate referral
discussion
Topic: Conjunctiva Number of Competencies (09 ) Number of procedures that require certification: (NIL)
OP3.1
Elicit document and present an appropriate history in a patient
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SH
Y
DOAP session
Skill Assessment
presenting with a "red eye" including congestion, discharge, pain
OP3.2
Demonstrate document and present the correct method of
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SH
Y
DOAP session
Skill Assessment
examination of a "red eye" including vision assessment, corneal
lustre, pupil abnormality, ciliary tenderness
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Number
COMPETENCY
Domain Level
Core Suggested Teaching Suggested
Number Vertical Integration Horizontal
The student should be able to
K/S/A/C K/KH/ (Y/N) Learning method
Assessment method
required
Integration
SH/P
to certify
P
OP3.3
Describe the aetiology, pathophysiology, ocular features, differential
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group Written/ Viva voce
diagnosis, complications. and management of various causes of
discussion
conjunctivitis
OP3.4
Describe the aetiology, pathophysiology, ocular features, differential
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group Written/ Viva voce
diagnosis, complications and management of trachoma.
discussion
OP3.5
Describe the aetiology, pathophysiology, ocular features, differential
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group Written/ Viva voce
diagnosis, complications and management of vernal catarrh
discussion
OP3.6
Describe the aetiology, pathophysiology, ocular features, differential
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group Written/ Viva voce
diagnosis, complications and management of pterygium
discussion
OP3.7
Describe the aetiology, pathophysiology, ocular features, differential
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group Written/ Viva voce
diagnosis, complications and management of symblepharon
discussion
OP3.8
Demonstrate correct technique of removal of foreign body from the
S
SH
Y
DOAP session
Skill assessment
eye in a simulated environment
OP3.9
Demonstrate the correct technique of instillation of eye drops in a
S
SH
Y
DOAP session
Skill assessment
simulated environment
Topic: Corneas Number of Competencies: (10) Number of procedures that require certification: (NIL)
OP4.1
Enumerate, describe and discuss the types and causes of corneal
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group Written/ Viva voce
Human Anatomy
ulceration
discussion
OP4.2
Enumerate and discuss the differential diagnosis of infective
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KH
Y
Lecture, Small group Written/ Viva voce
keratitis
discussion
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Number
COMPETENCY
Domain Level
Core Suggested Teaching Suggested
Number Vertical Integration Horizontal
The student should be able to
K/S/A/C K/KH/ (Y/N) Learning method
Assessment method
required
Integration
SH/P
to certify
P
OP4.3
Enumerate the causes of corneal edema
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group Written/ Viva voce
discussion
OP4.4
Enumerate the causes and discuss the management of dry eye
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KH
Y
Lecture, Small group Written/ Viva voce
discussion
OP4.5
Enumerate the causes of corneal blindness
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group Written/ Viva voce
discussion
OP4.6
Enumerate the indications and the types of keratoplasty
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KH
Y
Lecture, Small group Written/ Viva voce
discussion
OP4.7
Enumerate the indications and describe the methods of tarsorraphy
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KH
Y
Lecture, Small group Written/ Viva voce
discussion
OP4.8
Demonstrate technique of removal of foreign body in the cornea in a
S
SH
Y
DOAP session
Skill assessment
simulated environment
OP4.9
Describe and discuss the importance and protocols involved in eye
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group Written/ Viva voce
donation and eye banking
discussion
OP4.10
Counsel patients and family about eye donation in a simulated
A/C
SH
Y
DOAP session
Skill assessment
environment
Topic: Sclera Number of competencies: (02) Number of procedures that require certification : (NIL)
OP5.1
Define, enumerate and describe the aetiology, associated systemic
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group Written/ Viva voce
conditions, clinical features complications indications for referral and
discussion
management of episcleritis
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Number
COMPETENCY
Domain Level
Core Suggested Teaching Suggested
Number Vertical Integration Horizontal
The student should be able to
K/S/A/C K/KH/ (Y/N) Learning method
Assessment method
required
Integration
SH/P
to certify
P
OP5.2
Define, enumerate and describe the aetiology, associated systemic
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group Written/ Viva voce
General Medicine
conditions, clinical features, complications, indications for referral
discussion
and management of scleritis
Topic: Iris and Anterior chamber Number of Competencies (10) Number of procedures that require certification: (NIL)
OP6.1
Describe clinical signs of intraocular inflammation and enumerate
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group Written/ Viva voce
the
features
that
distinguish
granulomatous
from
non-
discussion
granulomatous inflammation. Identify acute iridocyclitis from chronic
condition
OP6.2
Identify and distinguish acute iridocyclitis from chronic iridocyclitis
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group Written/ Viva voce
discussion
OP6.3
Enumerate systemic conditions that can present as iridocyclitis and
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group Written/ Viva voce
General Medicine
describe their ocular manifestations
discussion
OP6.4
Describe and distinguish hyphema and hypopyon
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group Written/ Viva voce
discussion
OP6.5
Describe and discuss the angle of the anterior chamber and its
K
KH
Lecture, Small group Written/ Viva voce
clinical correlates
discussion
OP6.6
Identify and demonstrate the clinical features and distinguish and
S
SH
Y
DOAP session,
Skill assessment
diagnose common clinical conditions affecting the anterior chamber
Bedside clinic
OP6.7
Enumerate and discuss the aetiology, the clinical distinguishing
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group Written/ Viva voce
features of shallow and deep anterior chamber. Choose appropriate
discussion
investigations for patients with above conditions of the anterior
chamber
OP6.8
Enumerate and choose the appropriate investigation for patients
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KH
Y
Lecture, Small group Written/ Viva voce
with conditions affecting the Uvea
discussion
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Number
COMPETENCY
Domain Level
Core Suggested Teaching Suggested
Number Vertical Integration Horizontal
The student should be able to
K/S/A/C K/KH/ (Y/N) Learning method
Assessment method
required
Integration
SH/P
to certify
P
OP6.9
Choose the correct local and systemic therapy for conditions of the
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group Written/ Viva voce
anterior chamber and enumerate their indications, adverse events
discussion
and interactions
OP6.10
Counsel patients with conditions of the iris and anterior chamber
A/C
SH
Y
DOAP session
Skill assessment
about their diagnosis, therapy and prognosis in an empathetic
manner in a simulated environment
Topic: Lens Number of Competencies: (06) Number of procedures that require certification: (NIL)
OP7.1
Describe the surgical anatomy and the metabolism of the lens
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group Written/ Viva voce
Biochemistry, Human
discussion
Anatomy
OP7.2
Describe and discuss the aetio-pathogenesis, stages of maturation
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group Written/ Viva voce
Pathology
and complications of cataract
discussion
OP7.3
Demonstrate the correct technique of ocular examination in a
S
SH
Y
DOAP session
Skill assessment
patient with a cataract
OP7.4
Enumerate the types of cataract surgery and describe the steps,
S
KH
Y
DOAP session,
Written/ Viva voce
intra-operative and post-operative complications of extracapsular
Lecture, Small group
cataract extraction surgery.
discussion
OP7.5
To participate in the team for cataract surgery
S
SH
Y
DOAP session
Skill assessment/
Logbook
documentation
OP7.6
Administer informed consent and counsel patients for cataract
S
SH
Y
DOAP session
Skill Assessment
surgery in a simulated environment
Topic: Retina & optic Nerve Number of Competencies (05) Number of procedures that require certification : (NIL)
OP8.1
Discuss the aetiology, pathology, clinical features and management
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group Written/ Viva voce
Human Anatomy,
of vascular occlusions of the retina
discussion
Pathology
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Number
COMPETENCY
Domain Level
Core Suggested Teaching Suggested
Number Vertical Integration Horizontal
The student should be able to
K/S/A/C K/KH/ (Y/N) Learning method
Assessment method
required
Integration
SH/P
to certify
P
OP8.2
Enumerate the indications for laser therapy in the treatment of
K
K
Y
Lecture, Small group Written/ Viva voce
retinal diseases (including retinal detachment, retinal degenerations,
discussion
diabetic retinopathy & hypertensive retinopathy)
OP8.3
Demonstrate the correct technique of a fundus examination and
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SH
Y
Lecture, Small group Skill Assessment
describe and distinguish the funduscopic features in a normal
discussion
condition and in conditions causing an abnormal retinal exam
OP8.4
Enumerate and discuss treatment modalities in management of
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KH
Y
Lecture, Small group Written/ Viva voce
diseases of the retina
discussion
OP8.5
Describe and discuss the correlative anatomy, aetiology, clinical
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KH
Y
Lecture, Small group Written/ Viva voce
manifestations, diagnostic tests, imaging and management of
discussion
diseases of the optic nerve and visual pathway
Topic: Miscellaneous Number of Competencies (05) Number of procedures that require certification:
(01)
OP9.1
Demonstrate the correct technique to examine extra ocular
S
P
Y
DOAP session
Skill Assessment
5
movements (Uniocular & Binocular)
OP9.2
Classify, enumerate the types, methods of diagnosis and indications
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KH
Y
Lecture, Small group Written/ Viva voce/
for referral in a patient with heterotropia/ strabismus
discussion
skill assessment
OP9.3
Describe the role of refractive error correction in a patient with
K
K
Y
Lecture, Small group Written/ Viva voce
General Medicine
headache and enumerate the indications for referral
discussion
OP9.4
Enumerate, describe and discuss the causes of avoidable blindness
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KH
Y
Lecture, Small group Written/ Viva voce
Community Medicine
and the National Programs for Control of Blindness (including vision
discussion
2020)
OP9.5
Describe the evaluation and enumerate the steps involved in the
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KH
Y
Lecture, Small group Written/ Viva voce
stabilisation, initial management and indication for referral in a
discussion
patient with ocular injury
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Number
COMPETENCY
Domain Level
Core Suggested Teaching Suggested
Number Vertical Integration Horizontal
The student should be able to
K/S/A/C K/KH/ (Y/N) Learning method
Assessment method
required
Integration
SH/P
to certify
P
PY10.17
Describe and discuss functional anatomy of eye, physiology of
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group Written/viva
Ophthalmology
image formation, physiology of vision including colour vision,
discussion
Refractive errors, colour blindness, Physiology of pupil and light
reflex
PY10.18
Describe and discuss the physiological basis of lesion in visual
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group Written/Viva voce
Ophthalmology
pathway
discussion
PY10.19
Describe and discuss auditory & visual evoke potentials
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KH
Y
Lecture, Small group Written/ viva
Ophthalmology
discussion
PY10.20
Demonstrate testing of visual acuity, colour and field of vision in
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P
Y
DOAP sessions
Skill assessment/
1
ENT, Ophthalmology
volunteer/ simulated environment
Viva voce
Pathology
PA36.1
Describe the etiology, genetics, pathogenesis, pathology,
K
KH
N
Lecture, Small group Written/ Viva voce
Ophthalmology
presentation, sequelae and complications of retinoblastoma
discussion
Pharmacology
PH1.58
Describe drugs used in Ocular disorders
K
KH
Y
Lecture
Written/ Viva voce
Ophthalmology
General Medicine
IM24.15
Describe and discuss the aetiopathogenesis, clinical presentation,
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KH
Y
Lecture, Small group Written/ Viva voce
Ophthalmology
identification, functional changes, acute care, stabilization,
discussion
management and rehabilitation of vision and visual loss in the
elderly
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