Jordan University of Science and Technology

Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences

Department of Optometry
Second Semester 2016-2017
Course Syllabus
Course Information
Course Title Binocular Vision 2
Course Code OPT 332.
Prerequisites
Course http://elearning.just.edu.jo (class materials will be uploaded
Website there).
Time
Location
Instructor Dr. Luay L. Alhajali.
Office Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences: first floor
Location
Office Phone #
Office Hours Thursday 12:00 – 1:30 pm.
E-mail Luayalhajali1978@gmail.com
Teaching NA
Assistant(s)
Course Description
Detection of strabismus & binocular vision anomalies is a vital role of optometrist.
Binocular vision anomalies & orthoptics discuss strabismus in terms of definition,
etiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment modalities of strabismus. It
includes a clear classification of strabismus as well as differentiation between types of
strabismus that can be managed with spectacles, prisms, vision therapy vs. types of
strabismus that require further ophthalmic or neurologic consultation.

Textbook
1. Title Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (section 6).
Author(s) American Academy of Ophthalmology.
Publisher LEO.
Year 2015 - 2016.

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 2. Title Clinical Ophthalmology – Asystematic Approach.
Chapter 18: Strabismus.
Author(s) Jack J. Kanski and Brad Bowling.
Publisher Elsevier.
Year 2016.
Edition 8th edition.

Assessment
Assessment Expected Due Date Percentage
First Exam 4th week 30%
Second Exam 9th week 30%
Final Exam TBA (6/05/2017 – 18/05/2017) 40%

Course Objectives Percentage

1. Outline the anatomy and physiology of the extraocular muscles 10%
and their fascia.
2. Explain the classification, diagnosis and treatment options for 20%
amblyopia.
3. Describe the commonly used diagnostic and measurement tests 20%
for strabismus.
4. Classify the various Esodeviations and Exodeviations and 25%
describe the management of each type.
5. Identify vertical strabismus and special forms of strabismus and 25%
formulate a treatment plan for each type.

Teaching & Learning Methods

Textbooks, handouts, audio-video presentations, power point presentations, and practical
demonstrations will be used to accomplish the objectives as well as the expected outcomes.
Teaching Duration
Duration: 16 weeks including exam weeks
 Lectures: 15 lectures, 120 minutes each and 3 in-class exams.

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 Learning Outcomes: Upon successful Reference(s)
completion of this course, students will Handouts
be able to
1. Revision of the most important aspects of Handout
the pre-requisite course "Ocular Motility &
Normal Binocular Vision" to understand
the state of normal binocular vision.
2. Understanding anatomy & physiology of Handout
extarocular muscles, as well as
physiology of ocular movemnets.
3. Classification of different neuromuscular Handout
anomalies e.g. heterophoria & heterotropia
the optometric methods, prisms, filters,
eye exercise, low vision aids….etc.
4. Understanding important clinical aspects Handout
of heterophoria & heterotropia e.g. signs,
symptoms and etiology.
5. Identifying different neuromuscular Handout
anomalies of the eye e.g. esodeviation,
exodeviation, A & V patterns of strabismus.
6. Identifying special forms of strabismus as
in Brown syndrome. Handout
7. Understanding anomalies of convergence
& divergence. Handout
8. Understanding of treatment indications
in strabismus. Handout
9. Understanding treatment modalities of Handout
strabismus e.g. optical correction,
prisms, vision therapy & surgery

Useful Resources
 JUST university Library.
 Textbooks/handouts.
  TA’s and instructors.
 The e-learning website will contain study materials, articles, power
point presentations, websites, videos, pictures, and other useful resources.

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 Additional Notes
Attendance policy:
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Students are expected to attend all the course lectures'.
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 absences of more than 10% of the required attendance will deserve a fail in this
 Unexcused
course.
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In a case of excused absence e.g. illness or emergency, students should contact the
course coordinator immediately. And a formal written excuse from the physician
 should be submitted bythe student in a case of illness, otherwise the absence will be
considered unexcused.
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In case of absence on the date of exam(s), students will not be allowed to set for a
makeupexam unless they have got an approval from the deanship of AMS for this
regard.
Expected workload:

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Students are expected to be a good participant during the course lectures'

are expected to think critically about the knowledge that they will get during the
Students
course.
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Students should set for all the specified examinations, as well as quizzes.
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Students are obligated to do all assignments & homework.

Feedback:

All feedback, comments, opinions, concerns, requests, enquires or questions are
 welcomed & should be discussed in the first place with the course coordinator; either
by email or in-person.

If the course instructor hasn't been cooperative regarding a specific issue, students can
 follow the hierarchy starting with the head of the department, followed by the dean &
finally the president office. Until their problem(s) is solved.
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 Exams well as key answers will be reported & discussed after one week
results, feedback as
of the examinations date.
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Questions regarding lectures' contents can either be discussed during the lecture
(preferably) or during the office hours.

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 Week Title of the Lecture Chapter in Textbook (handouts)
Introduction and Anatomy of the
1 extraocular muscles and motor American Academy section (6)
physiology.
2 Sensory physiology and pathology. American Academy section (6)
3 Subjective Testing for Sensory American Academy section (6)
Adaptations & Amblyopia.
4 1st Exam
5 Diagnostic techniques for strabismus American Academy section (6)
and amblyopia (1).
6 Diagnostic techniques for strabismus American Academy section (6)
and amblyopia (2).
7 Esodeviations. American Academy section (6)
8 Exodeviations and A – V pattern American Academy section (6)
deviations and Vertical deviations.
9 2nd Exam
10 Special forms of strabismus & paralytic American Academy section (6)
strabismus.
11 Nystagmus. American Academy section (6)
12 Surgery of the extraocular muscles. American Academy section (6)

Final Exam

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