Course Overview

This course will provide you with a theoretical background in pathophysiology, detection, assessment, and management of patients with disorders of the macula and retina. Ophthalmologic treatments will be examined, as well as the role of the optometrist in the screening and management of patients with disorders of the macula and retina. New technologies for detection and treatment will be described, and there will be a discussion of how these technologies might fit into optometric practice. The assignment will involve the student building up a series of case reports linking theory to practice.

General Eligibility

You must be a clinician in the field of optometry.

Part Time Work Details

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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.