Set of Diploma Courses II: Binocular Vision part 2 Field of study: Physics
Programme code: W4-S2FZ19.2025

Module name: Set of Diploma Courses II: Binocular Vision part 2
Module code: W4-FZ-OM-S2-3-25-08A
Programme code: W4-S2FZ19.2025
Semester: winter semester 2026/2027
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The education module focuses on gaining knowledge about the basics of strabismus, states of adaptation to it, amblyopia and treatment of advanced binocular vision disorders. Students learn the division and characteristics of incorrect positioning of the visual axis, including phoria, tropia and microtropia, and also learn methods of assessing the visual axis, both subjective and objective. Paralytic strabismus is discussed in detail, including paralysis of the III, IV and VI nerves. The module also covers the states of adaptation to strabismus, such as monocular sequelae (amblyopia, eccentric fixation) and binocular sequelae (suppression, abnormal retinal correspondence), as well as methods of measuring these states. Much emphasis is placed on amblyopia, its characteristics, theories of its development, sequelae of failure, and motor and sensory sequelae, along with methods of measurement. In the final part of the module, students gain knowledge about the management of advanced binocular vision disorders, including the management of strabismus (correction, therapy, surgical methods), amblyopia (correction, obturation, penalization, treatment schemes) and paralytic and post-traumatic strabismus (correction, therapy, surgical methods). The aim of the module is to develop in students' comprehensive knowledge and practical skills in the diagnosis and treatment of strabismus and amblyopia, preparing them to work effectively with patients with these disorders. The module develops the ability to learn independently, acquire knowledge, work in a team and communicate effectively with the environment. The course will consist of introductory lectures and laboratory exercises. Training content: 1. Basics of strabismus: • classification and characteristics of incorrect positioning of the visual axis, • methods of assessing the visual axis (subjective and objective), • paralytic strabismus (palsy of nerves III, IV, VI, others), • methods of measuring different types of strabismus. 2. Adaptive states to strabismus disease: • monocular consequences of strabismus (amblyopia, eccentric fixation), • binocular consequences of strabismus (attenuation, abnormal retinal correspondence), • methods of measuring the adaptive states of strabismus disease. 3. Amblyopia • characteristics of amblyopia: theories of its origin, • consequences of amblyopia: visual acuity, contrast, crowding effect, • motor and sensory consequences of visual impairment, • measurement methods. 4. Management of advanced binocular vision disorders: • treatment of strabismus: correction, therapy, surgical methods, • treatment of amblyopia: correction, obturation, penalization, treatment schemes, • treatment of paralytic and post-traumatic strabismus: correction, therapy, surgical methods. During lectures, students will become familiar with issues related to various methods of diagnosing and treating strabismus disorders and the adaptive states that accompany them. During laboratory work, they will learn the practical aspects of various measurement techniques, including the interpretation of their results and combining the results to obtain a diagnosis of the condition of binocular vision. As part of their own work, the student, based on lecture notes and supplementary literature, aims to consolidate the knowledge they have acquired. The module also develops the ability to work in a team and communicate effectively with the environment. After completing the laboratory classes, the student presents a report containing a short theoretical introduction to the problem; the adopted methodology, description of the study, analysis and discussion of the results in relation to the standards. The student prepares a case presentation to pass the practical part. The student prepares a case presentation to pass the practical part and submits a summary of the cards of the conducted studies. The final examination includes a theoretical and practical part, testing the knowledge of selected optometric procedures and the ability to perform them correctly.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
The student knows and understands key concepts related to strabismus disease and adaptive states. [E1]
W_OOD [3/5]
The student knows the process of amblyopia, theories of its development and is able to recognize disorders associated with this condition. [E2]
W_OOD [3/5]
The student understands the principles of operation of the visual axis and is able to detect and recognize eye positioning disorders such as phoria, tropia and microtropia. [E3]
W_OOD [3/5] KF_U04 [3/5] KF_U05 [3/5] KF_U06 [3/5]
The student is able to diagnose strabismus disease and correctly interpret measurement results. [E4]
KF_U04 [3/5] KF_U05 [3/5] KF_U06 [3/5] KF_U11 [3/5] KF_U14 [3/5] KF_U15 [3/5]
The student is able to implement therapeutic methods in the treatment of strabismus and amblyopia, including correction, therapy and surgical methods. [E5]
KF_U12 [3/5] KF_U14 [3/5] KF_U18 [3/5] U_OOD [3/5]
The student collaborates effectively with the team and formulates therapeutic recommendations in the area of strabismus and amblyopia. [E6]
KF_K03 [4/5] KF_K04 [4/5] KF_K05 [4/5] KF_K06 [4/5]
Searches, selects, analyzes, evaluates, and classifies information using various sources and methods. [E7]
KF_U09 [2/5] KF_U12 [2/5]
Understands the need for further education, performs self-assessment, is able to supplement and improve acquired knowledge and skills; is able to work in a team, communicate with the environment in the workplace and outside it. [E8]
KF_U17 [2/5] KF_K01 [2/5] KF_K02 [2/5] KF_K03 [2/5] KF_K06 [2/5] KF_K08 [2/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [FZ1] 15 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01]  exam E1 E2 E3 E7 E8
laboratory classes [FZ2] 15 Laboratory exercise / experiment [e01]  course work E4 E5 E6
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Search for materials and review activities necessary for class participation [a01] Preparation for classes
reviewing literature, documentation, tools and materials as well as the specifics of the syllabus and the range of activities indicated in it as required for full participation in classes
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Developing practical skills [a03] Preparation for classes
activities involving the repetition, refinement and consolidation of practical skills, including those developed during previous classes or new skills necessary for the implementation of subsequent elements of the curriculum (as preparation for class participation)
Getting acquainted with the syllabus content [b01] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
reading through the syllabus and getting acquainted with its content
Studying the literature used in and the materials produced in class [c02] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
exploring the studied content, inquiring, considering, assimilating, interpreting it, or organizing knowledge obtained from the literature, documentation, instructions, scenarios, etc., used in class as well as from the notes or other materials/artifacts made in class
Implementation of an individual or group assignment necessary for course/phase/examination completion [c03] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
a set of activities aimed at performing an assigned task, to be executed out of class, as an obligatory phase/element of the verification of the learning outcomes assigned to the course
Analysis of the corrective feedback provided by the academic teacher on the results of the verification of learning outcomes [d01] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
reading through the academic teacher’s comments, assessments and opinions on the implementation of the task aimed at checking the level of the achieved learning outcomes
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