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OPHTHALMOLOGY

PgC Programme

Through practical sessions and tutor demonstrations, you will gain an experience of the use of diagnostic equipment
£9,495 + VAT and some common surgical techniques. Wide use of interactive teaching and visual aids based on clinical cases will
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of diagnosing the commonly encountered ocular disorders.

Attend paired modules to advance your knowledge and skills in a specific area, or take the full programme and
successfully pass all ISVPS assessments to gain a General Practitioner Certificate (GPCert) and then progress
towards a Postgraduate Certificate (PgC) qualification by taking the Advanced Practitioner Module delivered by HAU.

A dedicated Programme Tutor will support you throughout your PgC programme to ensure a rewarding and successful
learning journey.

1. Examination of the eye 10. Ocular neoplasia and ocular
manifestations of systemic disease

2. Anatomy and physiology of the eye,
basic embryology and histology 11. Ophthalmic surgery –
practical techniques day I

3. Ocular therapeutics and pharmacology
12. Ophthalmic surgery –
practical techniques day II
4. The orbit and globe, eyelids and
nictitans membranes
13. Inherited ocular disease and
case-based discussion
5. The conjunctiva and nasolacrimal
system and how to write a case report
14. Comparative ophthalmology

6. The cornea, sclera and episclera

7. The uveal tract and lens

8. Glaucoma and neuro-ophthalmology

9. The retina, vitreous and optic nerve

Taught sessions Practical components

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