Set of Diploma Courses I: Modern Methods of Ophthalmological Diagnostics Field of study: Physics
Programme code: W4-S2FZ19.2025

The module focuses on education in the field of modern diagnostic techniques used in ophthalmology, covering both the theoretical foundations of the devices' operation and practical skills in using them. The course includes introductory lectures and laboratory exercises, during which students will become familiar with the construction, principle of operation and use of advanced diagnostic tools, such as optical tomograph, perimeter, tonometer or Scheimpflug camera. In the practical part, emphasis is placed on performing measurements and analyzing diagnostic data, including autorefractometry, biometry and optics, corneal topography or perimetry. Training content: During lectures, students will become familiar with: 1. Methods of examining individual elements of the optical system of the eye. 2. The structure and physical principle of the most important diagnostic devices used in ophthalmology: 1. Autorefractometer. 2. Scheimpflug camera. 3. Automatic perimeter. 4. Tonometer (applanation, induction, air -puff). 5. Ultrasound. 6. Ultrasound Biomicroscope. 7. Optical tomograph. 8. Confocal Laser Scanning Microscope. 9. Mirror microscope. 10. Optical interferometer 11. Funduskamera. During laboratory work, students learn about practical aspects of various measuring techniques and devices: 1. Autorefractometry. 2. Optical biometry – measurements of the length of the eyeball and individual eye structures. 3. Optical tomography, pachymetry, topography, aberrometry, corneal densitometry, iridocorneal angle measurements (Pentacam device). 4. Static and kinetic perimetry. 5. Tonometry (applanation, induction, air -puff). At the beginning of the semester, students are informed about the research methods used in laboratory classes. After performing the experiment, the student presents a report containing: a theoretical introduction to the problem, the adopted methodology, a description of the study, an analysis and discussion of the results and their significance for similar studies. The practical classes are graded on the basis of partial grades. As part of his/her own work, the student, based on lecture notes and additional literature, aims to consolidate the knowledge acquired. The module develops the ability to learn independently, acquire knowledge, work in a team and communicate effectively with the environment. The subject is assessed on the basis of a test checking theoretical knowledge.