Introduction to ophthalmology

1. Welcome to
Ophthalmology!
Dr Denise Kavuma

2. A little something about me…
• Dr Denise Kavuma
kavumadenise@gmail.com
• Ugandan
• Interested in:
– Ethics and philosophy
– Mental health advocacy
– Patient advocacy
– Fantasy fiction
– Writing
– Numerous other ideas 2

3. More than a little about me…
• Education
– Why ophthalmology, you ask?
– And what about the public health?
– What am I currently working on?
– Where do I hope to go from here?
• Teaching
– Who?
– What?
– When?
– Where? 3

4. And now, a little about you…
Please introduce yourself, tell me where
you are from, and any other details you
would like me to know
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5. What is my goal for this class?
To teach you Primary Eye
Care (history, diagnosis,
treatment and/or referral
of basic eye diseases), so
you can be the best
general practitioners you
can be!
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6. What does that goal mean?
• I am not here to fail you (that does not mean I will
not if you do not put in the work)
• I will teach you using PPTs, videos, and patient
cases, the full course of Primary Eye Care (and then
some)
• I am interested to know what you are thinking
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7. Course Policies
• Lectures from 9 am every Wednesday
• Clinical rotations and tutorials from 10 am every
working day
– Attend every unit as expected of you
– If you will be late or absent, email me beforehand
– Be active and ask questions
– I will follow the course syllabus
– Make notes as you see fit
– Read up on a topic beforehand
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8. Course policies ctd
• Academic integrity
– Zero tolerance for cheating and plagiarism
– Come and talk to me beforehand if you are having
difficulties. It is your responsibility to know if your are
having challengers
– I aim to be fair to all students
– You are responsible for your success
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9. Course policies ctd
• Professional integrity
– No late assignments
– Lack of participation detracts from my ability to fulfil my
responsibility to you
– Sleeping during lectures is distracting. I will ask you to
leave and mark you as absent
– I need a list of everyone’s names and emails
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10. And now back to you…
What expectations do you have of me?
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11. Course
Overview

12. Course objectives
• Describe basic
ophthalmology concepts
• Discuss the aetiology,
epidemiology, clinical
presentation, and
management of common
eye conditions
• Perform a thorough
examination of the eye 12

13. What should you know by the end of
this course?
• Knowledge of common eye conditions
• Excel in history taking, eye examination, and Rx
• Knowledge of referral pathway and follow-up
• Professionalism and ethical conduct
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Leadership and management skills
• Critical thinking and scientific inquiry
• Ability to work with communities and prevent eye diseases
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14. Methods of delivery
• Lectures (all ppts will
be provided)
• Tutorials
• Case-based teaching
• Mini-rounds
• Grand-rounds
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15. Reading list
• Kanski’s Clinical Ophthalmology – Brad Bowling
• Comprehensive Ophthalmology – A. K. Khurana, Aruj K. Khurana, Bhawna
P. Khurana
• Oxford Handbook of Ophthalmology – Murray Denniston
• The Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary Illustrated Manual of
Ophthalmology – Peter K. Kaiser, Neil J. Friedman, Roberto Pineda
• Ophthalmology Secrets in Color – Janice Gault, James F. Vander
• Essentials of Ophthalmology: For Medical School and Beyond – Ray
Manotosh, Victor Koh
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16. Assessment methods
• Progressive assessment (30%)
– Ward and classroom attendance (Logbook)
– Case presentations (at least 1 per pair)
– Tutorial presentations
– Written test at end of rotation
• Summative assessment (70%)
– Clinical OSCEs (35%)
– Written exam (35%)
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17. Back to you…
Questions?
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18. Put your hand up if you want to
become an ophthalmologist