SCHOOL OF NURSING

ALLIANZE COLLEGE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES

NO 55,JLN SERI SERDANG,13200,PULAU PINANG

COURSE:

OPHTHALMOLOGY

PREPARED BY: CIK RATNA DEWI BINTI IRWAN SHAH

CONTACT NUMBERS:

012-6699560(Mobile),

ratnadewi@acms.edu.my (Email)
1.0 COURSE INFORMATION

Course name : OPTHALMOLOGY

Course Code : NNSB 2435

Program : Diploma of Nursing

Intake : APRIL 2009

Credit Hours : 1.6

Status : Major

Contact Hours : Lecture (19 hrs)

Tutorial (6hrs)

Practical (5hrs)

Synopsis : This course aims to provide basic knowledge, skills and

attitude necessary for the management of patient with aye

disorder. This will be achieved by exploring theoretical,

conceptual and practical knowledge underlying effective

provision care to the patient within the context of nursing

care of clients with eyes disorder

Objectives : on completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Discuss condition of specific eyes disorder related to nursing care

2. Describe the pathophysiology processes involved in eyes disorder

3. Provide individualized care for adult with eyes disorder using the nursing

process.

4. Apply learn theory in managing the eyes disorder patient

 5. Demonstrate knowledge of the function and clinical application technology

setting

6. Demonstrate understanding in administrating drugs and its associated

implications.

7. Provide health education to patient and family through effective

communication skills.

Syllabus Content : As below

Teaching Methodology : Approaches include formal lectures, self-directed

learning, group discussions, and student presentation.

Students are expected to apply their knowledge and

skills in the clinical area where nursing skill can be

practiced during their clinical posting.

Assessment : Student will be assessed as follows:

Class tests 20%

Assignment 20%

Final Exam 60%

TOTAL 100%

Text Book: No set text but student will be directed to relevant texts, journals,

article and reading during the course.

 LIST OF TOPIC

NO. TOTAL HOURS

LECTURE TUTORIAL PRACTICAL
TOPIC
1. Review of anatomy and physiology of 1
the eyes
2. Assessing client with eyes disorder 1
3. Diagnostic evaluation 1
4. Client with age-related changes in 1
vision
5. Client with Infectious and 1 1
inflammatory eye disorder.

• Eyelid conditions

• Conjunctivitis

• Corneal infections and

inflammations

• Uveitis

6. Client with Eye trauma 1

7. Client with refractive disorders of the 1

eye
8. Client with cataracts 1 1

9. Client with glaucoma 1 1

10. Client with a retinal detachment 1 1

11. Client with macular degeneration 1

12. Client with retinitis pigmentosa 1

13. Client with HIV infection 1

14. Ocular trauma 1

15. Client with enucleation 1

16. Client who is blind 1

17. Congenital abnormalities 1

18. Ocular medication 1

19. Practical 5
1 1
• Eye swabbing

• Eye irrigation

• Instillation of eye drops

• Application of eye ointment

• Visual acuity

• Trimming eye lash

20. TOTAL 5
19 6