Objectives
This module provides clinical optometrists a refresher on the aetiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic methods and management strategies of anterior eye diseases, in particular age related cataracts.
The module will allow clinical optometrists to make use of the clinical skills learnt in the previous module to fulfil the following Competency Framework of Clinical Optometry & Community Screening (COCS), approved by Ministry Of Health.
- anterior subcapsular cataract
- Anterior Chamber Intra-Ocular Lens (ACIOL)
- multifocal/toric Intra-Ocular Lens (IOL)
- Anterior Chamber (AC) cell gradings
- post-operative corneal oedema
- Posterior Capsular Opacities (PCO)
- yttrium-aluminum-garnet (YAG) capsulotomy
Entry Requirements
The candidates must be fully registered with The Optometry and Opticianry Board (OOB) and have obtained at least one of the following qualifications.
(a) A recognised university degree or higher qualifications in optometry.
(b) Optometry degrees from any private universities run in Singapore before, such as Pennsylvania College of Optometry, Singapore Polytechnic-University of Manchester Optometry Degree Programme, Aston University external degree programme.
(c)Ddegrees in Life/Health Sciences but possess a valid practicing certificate in optometry and have at least two years of relevant experience.
Tutorial Schedule
Different day from lecture
Lesson Delivery
a) Class Facilitated Training (in hours): 18
b) Practical Training (in hours): 24
c) Asynchronous e-learning (in hours): 40
d) Assessment (in hours): 4
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Please note that the mode of delivery is subject to change in light of the COVID-19 situation.
Courses marked ‘online’ may have compulsory face-to-face sessions such as laboratory or hands-on components and details should be sought from the schools or departments before learners register for them.
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Last updated: 21 April 2025
