About this Course
Course Description
A picture is worth a thousand words. The eye is symbolic of that picture as it enables us to investigate the condition of our body. The eye is among the smallest organ which easily affected. Therefore, various systemic diseases can be diagnosed early through examination of the eye. Fundus photography is used to document those clinical signs of diagnoses. Correct techniques in operating the machine and knowledge of fundus abnormalities are of paramount importance for meaningful interpretations. This MOOC consists of four modules; the first two modules will guide you to perform a direct funduscopy and capture good quality fundus images and the other two modules will help you to interpret the fundus images. Have fun learning from our interactive slides, videos and case discussion! Last but not least, don't forget to challenge yourself with our online quizzes. These help to test your understanding of the subject matter.
Course Learning Outcomes
1 ) Able to describe the normal optic nerve on fundus photograph and recognise common optic nerve abnormalities
2 ) Understand how to perform fundus photography
3 ) Understand basic technique of funduscopy
4 ) Able to describe the normal retina on fundus photograph and recognise common retina abnormalities
Course Details
STATUS : Open DURATION : FLEXIBLE EFFORT : 3 hours/week MODE : 100% Online COURSE LEVEL : Beginner LANGUAGE : English CLUSTER : Science & Technology ( ST )
