Course # 7700–Neuro-Ophthalmology Course

Learning Objectives

This course is a course that reviews all the basics in Neuro-ophthalmology. The student will be able to recognize papilledema, know how to evaluate diplopia, and know how to recognize optic neuropathic (includes optic neuritis and anterior ischemia). The student will be able to recognize common cranial neuropathic III, IV, VI and palsies.

Testing

Testing to be proctored by the Ophthalmology’s Academic Office.

Evaluation Criteria

1. Evaluations have been computerized and will be coordinated by the Ophthalmology’s Academic Office.
2. Evaluations will be completed by the resident or faculty on rotation with the medical student.
3. Evaluations are signed by Kathleen Digre, M.D.
4. Originals are sent to Margie Thompson, Student Affairs; copies are kept on file in the Ophthalmology’s Academic Office.

Neuro-Ophthalmology is located in the Department of Ophthalmology at the John A. Moran Eye Center, University of Utah Health Sciences Center. The Neuro-Ophthalmology faculty are: Kathleen Digre, M.D., Professor and Director, Judith Warner, M.D., Associate Professor and Bradley Katz, M.D., Ph.D., Assistant Professor.

For more information about this course, please contact the Department of Ophthalmology, Neuro-Ophthalmology at 801.585.3719. If you prefer, you are also welcome to contact Dr. Digre by telephone at 801.585.6653 or email: kathleen.digre@hsc.utah.edu

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