AIMS AND CONTENT

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

The course aims to introduce students to the main problems related to the interpretation of the results of orthoptic tests.

In particular, we intend to develop the clinical reasoning based on the collected data.

TEACHING METHODS

The course includes lectures and practices held by the teacher for a total of 20 hours.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

Orthoptist Profession Ophthalmology Assistant

Definition and purpose of the orthoptic evaluation

Approach to the patient

First interview

Observation

Orthoptic folder compilation

Standardized tests with reference to normality in preverbal, evolutionary and adult age

Versions, ductions, cover tests, Worth lights, striped glass, fusion

Relationship between orthoptist, patient and his family

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

Bagolini, Dale, Spielman

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

MARIA MUSOLINO (President)

ALDO VAGGE (President and Coordinator of Integrated Course)

LESSONS

LESSONS START

March

Class schedule

TECHNIQUES IN ORTHOPTICS

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

Oral.

Registration for the exam is required from the website: https://servizionline.unige.it/studenti/esami/

ASSESSMENT METHODS

The exam focuses on the topics covered during the lessons but also aims to assess the ability to investigate, the use of a correct terminology and the ability to easily expose the type of rehabilitation necessary to the patient based on the problem encountered.

Exam schedule