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OPHTHALMOLOGY (CODE: OP)

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Core Suggested Teaching Suggested

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Number Vertical Integration Horizontal
The student should be able to
K/S/A/C K/KH/ (Y/N) Learning method
Assessment method
required

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Integration
SH/P
to certify
P
OPHTHALMOLOGY

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Topic: Visual Acuity A
ssessment Number of Competencs: (05) Number of procedures that require certification : (NIL)
OP1.1
Describe the physiology of vision
K

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KH
Y
Lecture, Small group Written/ Viva voce
Physiology
discussion

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OP1.2
Define, classify and describe the types and methods of correcting
K
KH
Y

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Lecture, Small group Written/ Viva voce
refractive errors
discussion
OP1.3
Demonstrate the steps in performing the visual acuity assessment

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S
SH
Y
DOAP session,
Skill assessment/

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for distance vision, near vision, colour vision, the pin hole test and
Lecture
Logbook
the menace and blink reflexes
OP1.4

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Enumerate the indications and describe the principles of refractive
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group Written/ Viva voce

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surgery
discussion
OP1.5
Define, enumerate the types and the mechanism by which
K

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KH
Y
Lecture, Small group Written/ Viva voce
strabismus leads to amblyopia
discussion

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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
K
KH

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Y
Lecture, Small group Written/ Viva voce
Human Anatomy
presentations and diagnostic features of common conditions of the
discussion

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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
S
Y
DOAP session
Skill assessment

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enumerated in OP2.1
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Domain Level

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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

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required
Integration
SH/P
to certify
P

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OP2.3
Demonstrate under supervision clinical procedures performed in the
S
SH
Y

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DOAP session,
Skill assessment
lid including: bells phenomenon, assessment of entropion/
Lecture
ectropion, perform the regurgitation test of lacrimal sac. massage

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technique in cong. dacryocystitis, and trichiatic cilia removal by
epilation
OP2.4
Describe the aetiology, clinical presentation. Discuss the
K

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KH
Y
Lecture, Small group Written/ Viva voce
complications and management of orbital cellulitis
discussion

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OP2.5
Describe the clinical features on ocular examination and
K
KH
Y

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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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K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group Written/ Viva voce
clinical features and management of proptosis

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discussion
OP2.7
Classify the various types of orbital tumours. Differentiate the
K
KH

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Y
Lecture, Small group Written/ Viva voce
symptoms and signs of the presentation of various types of ocular
discussion
tumours

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OP2.8
List the investigations helpful in diagnosis of orbital tumors.
K
KH
Y

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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

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Elicit document and present an appropriate history in a patient
S
SH
Y
DOAP session

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Skill Assessment
presenting with a "red eye" including congestion, discharge, pain
OP3.2
Demonstrate document and present the correct method of
S

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SH
Y
DOAP session
Skill Assessment
examination of a "red eye" including vision assessment, corneal

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lustre, pupil abnormality, ciliary tenderness
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COMPETENCY
Domain Level

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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

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required
Integration
SH/P
to certify
P

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OP3.3
Describe the aetiology, pathophysiology, ocular features, differential
K
KH
Y

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Lecture, Small group Written/ Viva voce
diagnosis, complications. and management of various causes of
discussion
conjunctivitis
OP3.4

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Describe the aetiology, pathophysiology, ocular features, differential
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group Written/ Viva voce

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diagnosis, complications and management of trachoma.
discussion
OP3.5
Describe the aetiology, pathophysiology, ocular features, differential
K

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KH
Y
Lecture, Small group Written/ Viva voce
diagnosis, complications and management of vernal catarrh
discussion

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OP3.6
Describe the aetiology, pathophysiology, ocular features, differential
K
KH
Y

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Lecture, Small group Written/ Viva voce
diagnosis, complications and management of pterygium
discussion
OP3.7
Describe the aetiology, pathophysiology, ocular features, differential

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K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group Written/ Viva voce
diagnosis, complications and management of symblepharon

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discussion
OP3.8
Demonstrate correct technique of removal of foreign body from the
S
SH

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Y
DOAP session
Skill assessment
eye in a simulated environment
OP3.9

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Demonstrate the correct technique of instillation of eye drops in a
S
SH
Y
DOAP session

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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

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K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group Written/ Viva voce
Human Anatomy

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ulceration
discussion
OP4.2
Enumerate and discuss the differential diagnosis of infective
K

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KH
Y
Lecture, Small group Written/ Viva voce
keratitis
discussion

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Domain Level
Core Suggested Teaching Suggested

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Number Vertical Integration Horizontal
The student should be able to
K/S/A/C K/KH/ (Y/N) Learning method
Assessment method
required

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Integration
SH/P
to certify
P
OP4.3

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Enumerate the causes of corneal edema
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group Written/ Viva voce

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discussion
OP4.4
Enumerate the causes and discuss the management of dry eye
K
KH

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Y
Lecture, Small group Written/ Viva voce
discussion
OP4.5
Enumerate the causes of corneal blindness

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K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group Written/ Viva voce
discussion

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OP4.6
Enumerate the indications and the types of keratoplasty
K
KH
Y

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Lecture, Small group Written/ Viva voce
discussion
OP4.7
Enumerate the indications and describe the methods of tarsorraphy
K

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KH
Y
Lecture, Small group Written/ Viva voce
discussion
OP4.8

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Demonstrate technique of removal of foreign body in the cornea in a
S
SH
Y
DOAP session

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Skill assessment
simulated environment
OP4.9
Describe and discuss the importance and protocols involved in eye
K

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KH
Y
Lecture, Small group Written/ Viva voce
donation and eye banking
discussion

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OP4.10
Counsel patients and family about eye donation in a simulated
A/C
SH
Y

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DOAP session
Skill assessment
environment
Topic: Sclera Number of competencies: (02) Number of procedures that require certification : (NIL)
OP5.1

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Define, enumerate and describe the aetiology, associated systemic
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group Written/ Viva voce

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conditions, clinical features complications indications for referral and
discussion
management of episcleritis
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COMPETENCY
Domain Level
Core Suggested Teaching Suggested
Number Vertical Integration Horizontal
The student should be able to

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K/S/A/C K/KH/ (Y/N) Learning method
Assessment method
required
Integration
SH/P

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to certify
P
OP5.2
Define, enumerate and describe the aetiology, associated systemic
K

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KH
Y
Lecture, Small group Written/ Viva voce
General Medicine
conditions, clinical features, complications, indications for referral

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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

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K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group Written/ Viva voce
the

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features
that
distinguish
granulomatous
from

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non-
discussion
granulomatous inflammation. Identify acute iridocyclitis from chronic
condition
OP6.2

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Identify and distinguish acute iridocyclitis from chronic iridocyclitis
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group Written/ Viva voce

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discussion
OP6.3
Enumerate systemic conditions that can present as iridocyclitis and
K
KH

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Y
Lecture, Small group Written/ Viva voce
General Medicine
describe their ocular manifestations
discussion

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OP6.4
Describe and distinguish hyphema and hypopyon
K
KH
Y

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Lecture, Small group Written/ Viva voce
discussion
OP6.5
Describe and discuss the angle of the anterior chamber and its
K

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KH
Lecture, Small group Written/ Viva voce
clinical correlates
discussion
OP6.6

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Identify and demonstrate the clinical features and distinguish and
S
SH
Y
DOAP session,

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Skill assessment
diagnose common clinical conditions affecting the anterior chamber
Bedside clinic
OP6.7
Enumerate and discuss the aetiology, the clinical distinguishing

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K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group Written/ Viva voce
features of shallow and deep anterior chamber. Choose appropriate

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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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K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group Written/ Viva voce
with conditions affecting the Uvea

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discussion
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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

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required
Integration
SH/P
to certify
P

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OP6.9
Choose the correct local and systemic therapy for conditions of the
K
KH
Y

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Lecture, Small group Written/ Viva voce
anterior chamber and enumerate their indications, adverse events
discussion
and interactions
OP6.10

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Counsel patients with conditions of the iris and anterior chamber
A/C
SH
Y
DOAP session

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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

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Describe the surgical anatomy and the metabolism of the lens
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group Written/ Viva voce

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Biochemistry, Human
discussion
Anatomy
OP7.2
Describe and discuss the aetio-pathogenesis, stages of maturation

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K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group Written/ Viva voce
Pathology

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and complications of cataract
discussion
OP7.3
Demonstrate the correct technique of ocular examination in a
S

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SH
Y
DOAP session
Skill assessment
patient with a cataract

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OP7.4
Enumerate the types of cataract surgery and describe the steps,
S
KH
Y

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DOAP session,
Written/ Viva voce
intra-operative and post-operative complications of extracapsular
Lecture, Small group
cataract extraction surgery.

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discussion
OP7.5
To participate in the team for cataract surgery
S
SH

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Y
DOAP session
Skill assessment/
Logbook
documentation

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OP7.6
Administer informed consent and counsel patients for cataract
S
SH
Y

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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

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Discuss the aetiology, pathology, clinical features and management
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group Written/ Viva voce

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Human Anatomy,
of vascular occlusions of the retina
discussion
Pathology
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Core Suggested Teaching Suggested
Number Vertical Integration Horizontal

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The student should be able to
K/S/A/C K/KH/ (Y/N) Learning method
Assessment method
required
Integration

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SH/P
to certify
P
OP8.2
Enumerate the indications for laser therapy in the treatment of

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K
K
Y
Lecture, Small group Written/ Viva voce
retinal diseases (including retinal detachment, retinal degenerations,

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discussion
diabetic retinopathy & hypertensive retinopathy)
OP8.3
Demonstrate the correct technique of a fundus examination and
S

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SH
Y
Lecture, Small group Skill Assessment
describe and distinguish the funduscopic features in a normal
discussion

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condition and in conditions causing an abnormal retinal exam
OP8.4
Enumerate and discuss treatment modalities in management of
K
KH

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Y
Lecture, Small group Written/ Viva voce
diseases of the retina
discussion
OP8.5

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Describe and discuss the correlative anatomy, aetiology, clinical
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group Written/ Viva voce

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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)

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OP9.1
Demonstrate the correct technique to examine extra ocular
S
P
Y

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DOAP session
Skill Assessment
5
movements (Uniocular & Binocular)
OP9.2

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Classify, enumerate the types, methods of diagnosis and indications
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group Written/ Viva voce/

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for referral in a patient with heterotropia/ strabismus
discussion
skill assessment
OP9.3
Describe the role of refractive error correction in a patient with

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K
K
Y
Lecture, Small group Written/ Viva voce
General Medicine

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headache and enumerate the indications for referral
discussion
OP9.4
Enumerate, describe and discuss the causes of avoidable blindness
K

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KH
Y
Lecture, Small group Written/ Viva voce
Community Medicine
and the National Programs for Control of Blindness (including vision

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discussion
2020)
OP9.5
Describe the evaluation and enumerate the steps involved in the
K

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KH
Y
Lecture, Small group Written/ Viva voce
stabilisation, initial management and indication for referral in a
discussion

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patient with ocular injury
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Domain Level

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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

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required
Integration
SH/P
to certify
P

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Column C: K- Knowledge, S ? Skill, A - Attitude / professionalism, C- Communication.
Column D: K ? Knows, KH - Knows How, SH - Shows how, P- performs independently,
Column F: DOAP session ? Demonstrate, Observe, Assess, Perform.
Column H: If entry is P: indicate how many procedures must be done independently for certification/ graduation
Integration

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Human Anatomy
AN30.5
Explain effect of pituitary tumours on visual pathway
K
KH

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N
Lecture
Written
Ophthalmology
AN31.3

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Describe anatomical basis of Horner's syndrome
K
KH
N
Lecture

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Written
Ophthalmology
AN31.5
Explain the anatomical basis of oculomotor, trochlear and abducent
K

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KH
Y
Lecture
Written
Ophthalmology

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nerve palsies along with strabismus
AN41.1
Describe & demonstrate parts and layers of eyeball
K/S
SH

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Y
Practical, Lecture,
Written/ Viva voce
Ophthalmology
Small group

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discussion
AN41.2
Describe the anatomical aspects of cataract, glaucoma & central
K
KH

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N
Lecture
Written
Ophthalmology
retinal artery occlusion

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AN41.3
Describe the position, nerve supply and actions of intraocular
K
KH
N

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Lecture
Written
Ophthalmology
muscles
Physiology

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Domain Level
Core Suggested Teaching Suggested

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Number Vertical Integration Horizontal
The student should be able to
K/S/A/C K/KH/ (Y/N) Learning method
Assessment method
required

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Integration
SH/P
to certify
P
PY10.17

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Describe and discuss functional anatomy of eye, physiology of
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group Written/viva

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Ophthalmology
image formation, physiology of vision including colour vision,
discussion
Refractive errors, colour blindness, Physiology of pupil and light
reflex

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PY10.18
Describe and discuss the physiological basis of lesion in visual
K
KH
Y

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Lecture, Small group Written/Viva voce
Ophthalmology
pathway
discussion
PY10.19

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Describe and discuss auditory & visual evoke potentials
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group Written/ viva

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Ophthalmology
discussion
PY10.20
Demonstrate testing of visual acuity, colour and field of vision in
S

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P
Y
DOAP sessions
Skill assessment/
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ENT, Ophthalmology
volunteer/ simulated environment
Viva voce
Pathology
PA36.1

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Describe the etiology, genetics, pathogenesis, pathology,
K
KH
N
Lecture, Small group Written/ Viva voce

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Ophthalmology
presentation, sequelae and complications of retinoblastoma
discussion
Pharmacology
PH1.58

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Describe drugs used in Ocular disorders
K
KH
Y
Lecture

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Written/ Viva voce
Ophthalmology
General Medicine
IM24.15
Describe and discuss the aetiopathogenesis, clinical presentation,

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K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group Written/ Viva voce
Ophthalmology

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identification, functional changes, acute care, stabilization,
discussion
management and rehabilitation of vision and visual loss in the
elderly
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