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Ophthalmology

Course Description: This course covers ophthalmology. The curriculum is based on general and specific behavioral objectives that integrate basic sciences with clinical sciences and the skills required for diagnosis and treatment. The content addresses emergencies and common conditions, reviewing the objectives students should achieve. These objectives vary in importance for the general practitioner, indicated by priority levels in parentheses at the end of each objective.

Credit hours: 3

Objectives of the course :

Display responsible and compassionate behavior with the patient and family, taking into account cultural, social, and economic backgrounds, and when interacting with all educational levels and abilities.
Use the required communication skills to take an appropriate medical history and perform a physical examination.
Appreciate the role of basic sciences (anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry) and relevant basic pathophysiological processes in the practice of ophthalmology, in diagnosing and treating common diseases in patients and the community.
4. Identifying the demographic profile of the population and community, their heritage and cultural, social, geographical, and economic characteristics, and the relationship of all of this to the causes and treatment of eye diseases.
5. Possess the necessary knowledge and skills to identify the patient's health problems: common emergencies, endemic or epidemic diseases, and disabilities, including health promotion and prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and follow-up.
6. The optimal selection of the most appropriate and cost-effective tests to reach the correct diagnosis, taking into account the patient's rights, capabilities, and the healthcare system's capabilities, especially when balancing the pros and cons of intervention in ophthalmology.
7. Cooperate effectively with ophthalmology and other healthcare teams (recognizing the contributions of others) in providing medical and surgical services.
8. Continue independent learning and pursue graduate studies.

Course outputs :

1. Identifying different types of eye diseases and describing their mechanisms of occurrence and clinical manifestations.

2. Describe the principles of managing common and serious eye conditions.

3. Perform a safe and thorough clinical examination, relevant to common eye conditions, to identify signs of disease.

4. Safely using appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in eye cases.

5. Integrate data from patient interviews with medical knowledge to develop evidence-based management plans for ophthalmic conditions, including appropriate examinations, treatment lines, and preventive measures.

6. Demonstrate the ability to apply critical thinking and creativity in managing new eye conditions.

7. Effectively communicate with patients, considering behavioral, social, and cultural contexts, to take medical histories, explain diagnoses, management plans, and provide health education.
8. Demonstrate the ability to use information and communication technology (ICT) for evidence-based learning and practice in ophthalmology.

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Last updated: 2026-06-02