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Accommodation and Presbyopia - Standalone module

Aston University, United Kingdom

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Course Overview

This standalone module focuses on the accommodation and presbyopia of students in higher education. It explores the various factors that impact student accommodation, including the physical environment, social dynamics, and support services. The module also examines the impact of presbyopia on students' academic performance and wellbeing, and discusses strategies for addressing these issues. By the end of the module, students will have gained a deeper understanding of the complexities of student accommodation and how to create inclusive learning environments.

Additional Information

Students who complete this module will receive a Certificate of Completion from Aston University. The module is designed for educators, student affairs professionals, and anyone interested in improving student accommodation and wellbeing.

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Why You Should Study This Course

This course is for you if you are a clinician in the field of optometry and are looking to develop your knowledge in ocular accommodation and presbyopia. You will explore the research into topics such as accommodative apparatus, theories of human accommodation and accommodative after-effects, and hysteresis. This module is authored by Aston staff who are experts in this field. This course is delivered via distance learning. You will access learning materials for general study, revision, and assessment via our virtual learning environment, Blackboard. This platform allows you to access a comprehensive range of study materials, scientific journals, e-journals, databases, and much more. Assessment is by coursework submitted throughout the course and will take the form of formative assessments (MCQs) and individual assignments.

General Eligibility

You must be a clinician in the field of optometry

What You'll Study

1 Modules

Accommodative apparatus (Dr. Leon Davies) Theories of Human Accommodation (Dr. Amy Sheppard) Autonomic control of ocular accommodation (Dr. Leon Davies) Assessment of Accommodation (Dr. Amy Sheppard) Accommodative After-Effects and Hysteresis (Dr. Amy Sheppard) Macro - and microfluctuations of accommodation (Dr. Leon Davies) Presbyopia I: etiology and pathogenesis (Dr. Leon Davies) Presbyopia II: clinical considerations (Dr. Leon Davies) Surgical restoration of near function I: static approaches (Dr. Amy Sheppard) Surgical restoration of near function II: dynamic approaches (Dr. Amy Sheppard).

Language Requirement

Financial requirement You’ll need to show you have enough money to support yourself - unless you’ve been in the UK with a valid visa for at least 12 months on the date of your application. How much money you need depends on where you will be studying. You’ll need either: £1,334 per month (for up to 9 months) for courses outside London £1,023 per month (for up to 9 months) for courses inside London If you’re applying for the Doctorate Extension Scheme, and you’ve been in the UK for less than 12 months, you need to prove you have a total of £2,668 for courses in London, or a total of £2,046 for courses outside London. If you’re boarding at a residential independent school, you’ll need to pay boarding fees instead. The amount you need to pay will be on your CAS. London means the City of London and the 32 London boroughs.

Programme Information

Course CategoryHealthcare and Nursing

Course LevelPostgraduate

Awarding BodyAston University

Campus NameOnline / distance learning

Duration16 weeks

Available IntakeOctober

Tuition Fees£1,150

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