The Superior College, Lahore

FACULTY OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCE

Course Outline
Course Course Title Ocular therapeutics
Information Course ID HOM602400 Course Type HOM602400
Credit hours 3 Hours per week (C- 3-0
L)
Programs BS OPTOMETRY Preferred Semester 6
Date 2021 Version 1.1
Offered Course Programs BS OPTOMETRY Semester Session Spring 2021
Information Instructor(s) Khurram Nasir Lecturer
Course This module provides a comprehensive overview of ocular therapeutics, covering a wide range of
Description topics, including the anatomy and physiology of the eye, the pharmacology of ocular medications, and
the treatment of common eye diseases. The module also includes a discussion of the ethical and legal
considerations in ocular therapeutics.
Course Learning At the end of this course students will be able to;
Outcomes (CLO) No. Outcome BT Relation
Level with PLO
CLO1. Describe the anatomy and physiology of the eye. (SDG 3, SDG 4) C2 PLO 1

CLO2. Explain the pharmacology of ocular medications. (SDG 3, SDG 10)

CLO3. Discuss the treatment of common eye diseases. (SDG 3, SDG 16) C2-C3 PLO 1, 2

Lecture type Lectures, Simulations, Guest Sessions

Prerequisites General pharmacology
Follow up
Courses
Course Software Smart Sheet
or Tool
Textbook Title Edition Authors Publisher Year ISBN
General pharmacology 4th
Edition

References

Assessment Assessment Weight Used to attain Assessment Weight Used to attain CLO
Criteria (100%) CLO
Assignment 5% CLO Quiz: Pre Mid 5% CLO 1-2
Pre Mid 1-2 Post Mid 10% CLO 3-4
Assignment 10% CLO 3-4 Presentation 10% CLO 3
Post Mid
- -
Mid Term 20% CLO 1-2 Final term 40% CLO 3-4

Methods of Quizzes, Assignments, Mid/Final exam, Case Studies, Project

Evaluation
Notes
 Course Contents
Week Topic Lecture Lecture Contents Relation
No. No. with CLO
W1. -Introduction to L1. Define ocular therapeutics and its scope. Review the anatomy and CLO1
Ocular physiology of the eye.
Therapeutics L2. Discuss the principles of ocular drug delivery. CLO2
-The Pharmacology
of Ocular Explain the pharmacology of different classes of ocular medications.
Medications
W2. -Treatment of L3. Discuss the treatment of common eye diseases such as glaucoma, CLO3
Common Eye cataracts, and macular degeneration.
Diseases Review the ethical and legal considerations in ocular therapeutics.
-Topical ocular L4. Discuss the different types of topical ocular medications and their CLO1
medications uses.
Explain the administration of topical ocular medications.
W3. -Systemic Ocular L5. Discuss the different types of systemic ocular medications and their CLO3
Medications uses.
-Ophthalmic Explain the side effects of systemic ocular medications
surgery L6. Discuss the different types of ophthalmic surgery and their CLO 2
indications.
Explain the risks and benefits of ophthalmic surgery.
W4. -Glaucoma L7. Discuss the different types of glaucoma and their causes. Explain CLO 1
-Cataracts the treatment of glaucoma.
L8. Discuss the causes of cataracts and their symptoms. Explain the CLO 2
treatment of cataracts.
W5. -Age-Related L9. Discuss the different types of AMD and their causes. CLO 2
Macular Explain the treatment of AMD.
Degeneration (AMD)
L10. Discuss the causes of diabetic retinopathy and its symptoms. CLO 2
-Diabetic retinopathy Explain the treatment of diabetic retinopathy.
W6. -Uveitis L11. CLO 2
Discuss the different types of uveitis and their causes.
-Ocular Allergies Explain the treatment of uveitis.
L12. Discuss the causes of ocular allergies and their symptoms. CLO 3
Explain the treatment of ocular allergies.
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W7. - Dry Eye L13. Discuss the causes of dry eye and its symptoms. CLO 1
L14. Explain the treatment of dry eye. CLO2
-Eyelid Disorders Discuss the different types of eyelid disorders and their causes.
Explain the treatment of eyelid disorders
W8. Pediatric L15. Discuss the common eye problems in children. CLO3
ophthalmology L16. Explain the treatment of pediatric eye problems. CLO 1
Discuss the different types of ocular emergencies and their
Ocular Emergencies management.
Explain the importance of first aid for ocular emergencies.

Mid Term Examination CLO 2

W9. -Ocular Toxicology L17. Discuss the different types of ocular toxicities and their management. CLO 2
Explain the importance of ocular safety
-Ocular Gene L18. Discuss the principles of ocular gene therapy. CLO 3
Therapy Explain the potential applications of ocular gene therapy.
W10. L19. Discuss the principles of ocular biomechanics. CLO 1
Explain the applications of ocular biomechanics in ophthalmic
-Ocular surgery.
Biomechanics
-Ocular Imaging L20. Discuss the different types of ocular imaging modalities. Explain the CLO 2
applications of ocular imaging in the diagnosis and management of
eye diseases.
W11. -Ocular L21. -Discuss the principles of ocular rehabilitation. CLO 3
Rehabilitation -Explain the role of ocular rehabilitation in the management of vision
-Ocular ethics and loss
 law L22. Discuss the ethical considerations in ocular therapeutics. CLO 1
Explain the legal implications of ocular treatments
W12. -Ocular Clinical L23. Discuss the principles of ocular clinical research. Explain the
Research process of conducting ocular clinical trials.
-the future of ocular CLO 2
therapeutics L24. Discuss the emerging trends in ocular therapeutics. CLO 3
Explain the potential future directions of ocular therapeutics
W13. - Topical Ocular L25. Discuss the different formulations of topical ocular medications. CLO 1
Medications Explain the factors to consider when choosing a topical ocular
- Systemic ocular medication
medications L26. Discuss the monitoring of patients on systemic ocular medications. CLO 2
Explain the importance of patient education in systemic ocular
therapeutics.
W14. -ophthalmic surgery L27. Discuss the different types of anesthesia used in ophthalmic surgery. CLO 2
-glaucoma Explain the post-operative care for ophthalmic surgery patients.
L28. Discuss the different types of glaucoma drops and their mechanisms CLO 1
of action.
Explain the role of laser surgery in the treatment of glaucoma.
W15. -Cataracts L29. Discuss the different types of cataract surgery and their indications. CLO 3
-Age related macular L30. Explain the post-operative care for cataract surgery patients CLO 2
degeneration Discuss the different types of anti-VEGF injections and their use in
the treatment of AMD
W16. - Diabetic L31. Discuss the different types of laser surgery for diabetic retinopathy. CLO 3
Retinopathy Explain the importance of glycemic control in the prevention and
- Uveitis management of diabetic retinopathy
L32. Discuss the different types of uveitis and their treatment. Explain the
importance of identifying the underlying cause of uveitis.
W17. Final exam Final exam