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Lecturer(s)
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Levická Stela, Mgr.
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Najmanová Eliška, Mgr. Ph.D.
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Machýčková Lucie, Mgr.
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Pluháček František, doc. RNDr. Mgr. Ph.D.
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Musilová Lenka, Mgr. DiS., Ph.D.
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Course content
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Repetition of anatomy and physiology of the anterior segment, developmental abnormalities and an overview of related anomalies. Cornea: An overview of current diagnostic options, including modern approaches and trends; metric and optical parameters of the cornea, biomechanical properties - principles of measurement, possibilities of use, analysis and interpretation of data. Specifics in the field of refractive surgery, the effect of laser refractive surgery on the cornea. Anterior chamber: Specifics of individual examination methods and approaches, classical and advanced slit-scanning biomicroscopy, gonioscopy and other innovative trends in diagnostics, the influence of selected diseases and pathological conditions on the anterior chamber. Tear film: Composition and function of tear film, factors influencing tear film stability, dry eye syndrome and other abnormalities, evaluation of tear film quality and quantity and related parameters, trends in diagnosis and treatment. Practical activities will take place in the exercises according to the topics of the lectures. Within the seminars, individual practical cases will be demonstrated and analyzed.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Lecture, Demonstration, Training in job and motor Skils, Laboratory Work
- Attendace
- 39 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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The aim of the course is to familiarise students theoretically and practically with modern techniques of data collection, processing and evaluation in the field of the anterior segment of the eye with a special focus on the cornea, anterior chamber and tear film. Attention is also paid to changes and abnormalities of the anterior eye segment, including changes of the cornea after refractive surgery.
A subject focused on acquiring knowledge and practical skills. Describe the given methods and principles, know the applications. Be able to use the appropriate instruments and analyze the measurement results.
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Prerequisites
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Knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the eye and basic examination methods of the anterior segment at the level of a bachelor's degree in optometry.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Student performance, Written exam
Active participation in exercises and seminars, completion of assigned tasks.
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Recommended literature
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Elliott, D. B. (2026). Clinical Procedures in Primary Eye Care. 6th Edition. Elsevier.
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Jorg, D. (2012). Corneal Sensitivity.
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Kuchynka, P. a kol. (2016). Oční lékařství. 2., přepracované a doplněné vydání. Praha.
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Rapanue, Ch. (2018). Cornea. Lippincott Williams and Wilkins.
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Salmon, J. et al. (2019). Kanski's Clinical Opththalmology. Elsevier.
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Sinjab, M. M., Cummings, A. B. (Eds). (2018). Customised Laser Vision Corerection.
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