Binocular Vision A

OPTO20361 Binocular Vision A 10 Semester 1 Undergraduate Level 2 Emma Gowen Unit coordinator 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Middle part of Bachelors ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 5.0 Binocular Vision is the ability to use both eyes simultaneously to focus on the same object and view it as a single three dimensional image. This unit will enable you to understand the physiological spectrum of binocular vision, plan and perform investigations of heterophoria, develop strategies for managing patients with simple binocular vision problems. Binocular Vision is the ability to use both eyes simultaneously to focus on the same object and view it as a single three dimensional image. This unit will enable you to understand the physiological spectrum of binocular vision, plan and perform investigations of heterophoria, develop strategies for managing patients with simple binocular vision problems. To enable students to:<ul> <li>understand the physiological spectrum of Binocular vision (BV) and ocular movements</li> <li>plan and perform investigations of heterophoria</li> <li>develop strategies for managing patients with simple BV problems.</li></ul> <ul> <li>Understand the theory behind binocular vision (BV).</li> <li>Understand the physiological and neural mechanisms responsible for normal and abnormal BV.</li> <li>Understand the effects of heterophoria on BV.</li> <li>Recognise what constitutes normal and abnormal visual alignment and correlate patient signs and symptoms to these states.</li> <li>Develop self study skills by working through exercises and articles.</li> <li>Investigate, diagnose and treat decompensated Heterophoria.</li> <li>Understand and interpret test results from BV examinations.</li> <li>Detect symptoms relevant to binocular anomalies.</li> <li>Develop observational skills. Record clinical data.</li> <li>Communicate with patients effectively.</li></ul> Analytical skills Understanding results of different tests during practical sessions and relating these to lectures. Group/team working Working together during the practical sessions to understand the tests and complete them within the allocated time. Oral communication Explaining procedures/tests to each other during practical sessions. Problem solving Working independently on online exercises to answer questions. Written communication Writing test results during practical sessions. Writing succinct answers to short answer questions in exercises/practice exam questions. <ul> <li>Introduction to the concepts of Binocular Vision (BV).</li> <li>Stereopsis: theory and neurophysiology.</li> <li>Stereotests.</li> <li>Heterophoria: types and decompensation.</li> <li>Vergence and measurement of phoria, tropia and  AC/A ratio.</li> <li>Fixation disparity: theory and measurement, relation to heterophoria.</li> <li>Consequences of strabismus: Ambylopia, suppression, ARC and eccentric fixation.</li> <li>Oculomotor movements : EOM actions, clinical testing.</li> <li>Eye movements: Characteristics, neurology and clinical testing.</li></ul>Techniques for the assessment of binocular vision are incorporated into the refraction routine and there are two separate binocular vision practical sessions. These sessions teach cover test, fusional reserves, AC/A ratio, motility, fixation disparity, NPC, accommodation and vergence. 0 Other 100% 1.5 hour short answer written examination (100%)The unit is non-compensatable Verbal feedback will be provided during seminars, practicals and drop in sessions. Written feedback will be provided in response to email enquiries and via short answer and MCQ exercises on blackboard. Students can also request personal meetings. OPTO10171 Functional Anatomy of the Eye Pre-Requisite Compulsory OPTO10190 Optometric Examination A Pre-Requisite Compulsory OPTO10312 Physical Optics Pre-Requisite Compulsory N <ul> <li>Steinman, Steinman and Garzia. Foundations of Binocular Vision: A Clinical Perspective. Recommended reading.</li> <li>Pickwell, D & Evans, B.J.W (2002) Pickwell's Binocular Vision Anomalies (4th Edition). Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd.</li> <li>Mein.J and Trimble.R Diagnosis and Management of Ocular Motility Disorders. Further reading.</li></ul> Assessment written exam 1.5 Lectures 24 Practical classes & workshops 4 0 70.2