Contents
A1- Anatomy and Pathophysiology of Glaucoma: Anatomy of the irido-corneal angle and the aqueous humor drainage pathways. Anatomy of the ciliary body. Anatomy of the optic nerve. Physiology of the aqueous humor. Pathogenic mechanisms of congenital glaucoma. Pathogenic mechanisms of primary open-angle glaucoma. Pathogenic mechanisms of primary closed-angle glaucoma. Pathogenic mechanisms of secondary glaucomas.
A2- Primary Glaucomas: Epidemiology and risk factors. Clinical presentations of congenital glaucoma. Clinical presentations of primary open-angle glaucoma. Clinical presentations of primary closed-angle glaucoma. Clinical presentations of normotensive glaucoma.
A3- Secondary Glaucomas: Etiopathology and classification. Clinical presentations of secondary open-angle glaucomas (acute and chronic). Clinical presentations of secondary closed-angle glaucomas (acute and chronic).
A4- Diagnostic Techniques: Biomicroscopy of the anterior segment. Biomicroscopy of the posterior segment. Biomicroscopy of the optic disc. Direct, indirect, and dynamic gonioscopy. Direct and indirect ophthalmoscopy of the optic disc. Perimetry: white/white perimetry, blue/yellow perimetry, full-threshold perimetry, and rapid techniques perimetry. Analysis of the retinal nerve fibers and optic disc: HRT, GDX, OCT. Pachymetry and ultrasonic biomicroscopy. Ocular Response Analyzer (ORA).
A5- Medical Treatment: Ocular hypotensive drugs: inhibitors of aqueous humor production and enhancers of outflow. Mechanisms of action and adverse effects of different drugs. Monotherapies and fixed combinations.
A6- Laser Treatments: Types of laser: Argon laser, diode laser, Nd:YAG laser. Treatments: Peripheral iridotomy with Nd:YAG laser, Peripheral iridoplasty and trabeculoplasty with argon or diode laser. Suture lysis with argon laser and Goniopuncture with Nd:YAG laser. Cyclophotocoagulation and Endocyclophotocoagulation with diode laser.
A7- Surgical Treatment: Perforating filtering surgery: trabeculectomy. Non-perforating filtering surgery: Deep sclerectomy. Drainage implants: Ahmed valve, Molteno drainage device. Antimetabolites: 5FU and mitomycin C.
A8- Introduction to Research Methodology: drafting the research protocol, organizations and documentation for presenting research projects to ethics committees and regulatory entities, analysis of results and dissemination, and good clinical practice standards.
A9- Master's Thesis: Depending on the student's interest, it can be a research project or clinical case analysis.
| Subject | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
Anatomy and physiology of glaucoma |
10 ECTS |
Obligatory |
Primary glaucomas |
10 ECTS |
Obligatory |
Secondary glaucomas |
10 ECTS |
Obligatory |
Diagnostic techniques |
10 ECTS |
Obligatory |
Medical treatment |
10 ECTS |
Obligatory |
Treatment with lasers |
10 ECTS |
Obligatory |
Surgical treatment |
10 ECTS |
Obligatory |
Master's dissertation |
10 ECTS |
Obligatory |
Specific skills
-KT01: Define the different laser surgery techniques and surgical treatment applicable to glaucoma.
-KT02: Identify primary glaucomas, classify them and recognize the clinical presentations.
-KT03: Recognize secondary glaucomas, classify them and recognize the clinical presentations.
-KT04: Identify the different diagnostic techniques used in glaucoma.
-KT05: Describe the development of clinical studies and presentation of results in clinical sessions, congresses, etc. and apply it.
-ST01: Practice medical treatment for primary and secondary glaucoma.
-ST02: Surgically or laser operate primary glaucoma and implants.
-ST03: Surgically or laser operate secondary glaucoma and implants.
-ST04: Analyze the regulations applicable to research projects in the field of glaucoma.
-ST05: Solve problems in ophthalmological treatment and in the surgical field through quick decision-making.
-ST06: Evaluate the evolutionary states of the different pathologies related to glaucoma.
-ST07: Restructure the treatment and writing of information for publications, specialized journal articles, book chapters and presentation translations.
-CT01: Evaluate ophthalmological treatment and the surgical field, solving the problems that arise and quick decision-making.
-CT02: Integrate oral communication skills with patients when transmitting diagnoses with a close language to ensure their understanding.
-CT03: Integrate critical reasoning based on knowledge and an ethical commitment to patients and excellence in patient care.
-CT04: Gather oral and written communication skills of knowledge in presentations, clinical sessions and defense of results.
-CT05: Defend teamwork in combination with other medical sub-specialties and complementary tests.
Title obtained
Lifelong Learning Master's Degree Glaucoma