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1. Module Code: OC8553
2. Module Tittle: OPHTHALMIC EMERGENCIES
3. Level: III SEMESTER: I Credits: 10
4. Pre-requisite modules: Ophthalmic Clinical Skills & Nursing Procedures, Common ocular disorders I
6. Aims of the module:
This module aims to equip student with introductory clinical work designed for application of technical skills and management of ocular emergencies with emphasis on developing the knowledge base of the student on how such emergencies might occur and allow them to review current evidence-based practice to achieve the best possible outcome.
7. Indicative content:
Module unit: Ocular Emergencies:
Presentation diagnoses and management of
Traumatic Emergencies
Non traumatic Emegencies
Inflammatory and Infectious Emergencies
Causes of Sudden loss of vision
Periorbital infections
Cavernous sinus thromboses
Causes of Sudden Diplopia
Acute III Nerve palsy with pupil involvement
FACILITATORS:
1. TWIRINGIYIMANA Francois Regis
2. IRADUKUNDA Jean Paul
3. UWINEZA Florence