LOW VISION AND ERGOFTALMOLOGY

Università degli Studi
"G. d'Annunzio"

Chieti - Pescara

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General Module

Course Sheet

Course code:

OR31C2E

Academic Year of enrolment:

2021

Year of supply:

2023/2024

Type of Course:

Characterising

Degree:

Course of 1st Cycle Degree in ORTHOPTIC AND OPHTALMOLOGIC ASSISTANCE

Disciplinary Sector:

Eye Diseases

Is part of:

LOW VISION AND ERGOFTALMOLOGY

Location:

CHIETI

Credits:

Programme Year:

Professor and Collaborators:

CARPINETO Paolo

Cycle:

First semester

Obligatory attendance:

Yes

Hours of classroom activity:

Individual study hours:

Prerequisites:

Knowledge of physiopathological optics.
Knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the eye.

Objectives

Knowledge of the main pathologies causing low vision and blindness. Clinical classification of the visually impaired patient. Knowledge of the multidisciplinary approach to the visually impaired patient and the role of the orthoptist.
Knowledge of the fields of application of ergophthalmology and the role of the orthoptist in this ophthalmological branch

Contents

Definition of low vision
Notes on the main ocular pathologies causing low vision
Risk factors
Classification and quantification of visual impairments
Damage assessment
Rules on eye examinations
Low vision as a social problem
Visual rehabilitation of the visually impaired
Definition of Ergophthalmology
Fields of application of Ergophthalmology
Role of the orthoptist in Ergophthalmology

Extended Syllabus

Definition and epidemiology of low vision
Causes of low vision
Current legislation and medico-legal aspects
Psychological aspects of the visually impaired patient
Brain plasticity
Microperimetry
Visual stimulation
Reading in the visually impaired patient
Optical aids
Electronic and computer aids

Ergophthalmology
Definition of Ergophthalmology
Fields of application of Ergophthalmology
Videostress
I work on the VDU and dry eye
Progressive lenses
Filters
Ergophthalmology in the child
Ocular trauma
Role of the orthoptist in Ergophthalmology

Recommended Bibliography

Ipovisione - Nuova frontiera dell' Oftalmologia - Rapporto SOI 2002
di Zingirian - Gandolfo
Fabiano Editore • 2002

La riabilitazione visiva
Quaderni di Oftalmologia
SOI Editore 2014

Lesson material provided by the teacher

Teaching Methods

Frontal lessons

Evaluation methods

Verification of learning:

Oral examination

Contacts/More Information

Lessons Tuesday afternoon

Università degli Studi
"G. d'Annunzio"

Chieti - Pescara

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