Course: Neuroophthalmology

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Course title Neuroophthalmology
Course code OCC/NEO
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Rybáriková Martina, MUDr. FEBO
  • Řehák Jiří, prof. MUDr. CSc., FEBO
  • Karhanová Marta, MUDr. Ph.D., FEBO
  • Mlčák Petr, MUDr. Ph.D.
  • Vláčil Ondřej, MUDr.
  • Pašková Barbora, MUDr. FEBO
Course content
Recapitulation of anatomy of pupilomotorical pathway, pupil reactions. Neuroophthalmological examinations. Electrophysiological examination methods (ERG, VEP, EOG, EMG). Special examination methods (sono, CT, MRI, FAG). Chiasma diseases and relevant visual field changes. Nystagmus. Oculomotorical disorders of muscular origin. Ptosis, pseudoptosis. Changes of papilla. Headache and disorders of visual acuity.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture
Learning outcomes
The aim is to familiarize with theoretical fundamentals of neuroophthalmology.
Describe the anatomy of visual and pupilomotorical pathway. Classify important patology of the visual pathway. Explain relevant neuroophthalmological investigations.
Prerequisites
Completed secondary education.

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral exam

Attending teaching.
Recommended literature
  • Otradovec, J. (2003). Klinická neurooftalmologie. Grada Praha.
  • Rozsíval, P. a kol. (2017). Oční lékařství. Praha: Galén.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Optometry (2022) Category: Health service 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer