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An important part of academic failures in infants is due to visual problems that have not been diagnosed or treated correctly. This is a key stage in learning, when they most need to develop their physical and cognitive abilities, so good eye health is essential. In this sense, check-ups and therapies should be carried out periodically, in order to correct the pathologies that damage children's vision.  

In this context, TECH offers physicians the latest studies and innovations in the field of Pediatric Ophthalmology. This postgraduate diploma will develop a comprehensive approach to the evolution of vision, from the embryonic period to childhood. In addition, the specialist will master ocular electrophysiology and other important diagnostic tests in the pediatric context. 

Likewise, the graduate will broaden their skills in ophthalmologic conditions related to the nervous system, including diagnosis and treatment in children. Pathologies such as nystagmus, supranuclear and internuclear ocular motility disorders, hereditary optic neuropathies, optic atrophy, optic neuritis and pseudopapilledema will be studied in depth. 

Likewise, the student will address the interaction between ocular conditions and systemic diseases in pediatric patients. They will be immersed in the investigation of phakomatosis and neurofibromatosis, as well as intrauterine disorders and perinatal infections and other systemic pathologies, such as albinism and Marfan Syndrome. Finally, space will be devoted to pediatric ocular trauma and battered child syndrome. 

This is a program that combines a revolutionary methodology, Relearning, with multimedia content of the highest quality. TECH offers dynamism and convenience in its 100% online modality, making it a very flexible qualification, with no time restrictions. All you need is an electronic device with an Internet connection to easily access the virtual platform.

You will analyze the basics of vision development in children, from the embryonic stage to infancy, through the 450 hours of this qualification”

This postgraduate diploma in Advanced Pediatric Ophthalmology contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:

• Practical case studies presented by experts in Advanced Pediatric Ophthalmology 
• The graphic, schematic and practical contents with which it is conceived scientific and practical information on those disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used to improve learning
• Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies  
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments 
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

You will deepen in Visual Screening, a method of early detection of ocular disorders in children, all thanks to the most innovative multimedia resources”

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the field who contribute their work experience to this educational program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.  

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive education programmed to learn in real situations.  

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the academic year For this purpose, the students will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.   

You will cover the most current techniques in diagnosis and treatment of Leber's Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON), a genetic disease that causes bilateral blindness"

Bet on TECH! You will investigate intrauterine disorders in fetal eye development, the origin of many congenital problems in childhood"

The program will equip the graduate with the skills necessary to become an expert in pediatric ophthalmic care. From the uniqueness of the developing eye to the complexities of diagnosing and treating ophthalmologic conditions in children, the student will benefit from a balanced combination of practical and theoretical learning, with the addition of the most innovative multimedia content and the analysis of real clinical cases. In this way, the specialist will not only have acquired advanced knowledge in Advanced Pediatric Ophthalmology, but will also have made a commitment to create a lasting impact on the visual health of the next generation. 

This postgraduate diploma is not only an academic program, but an opportunity to improve the visual health of future generations”

General Objectives

• Acquire a thorough and up-to-date knowledge of the diagnosis and treatment of ophthalmologic conditions in children, including neonates and infants
• Develop a solid understanding of the basics of childhood vision development, covering ocular embryology, related genetics, and the anatomy and physiology of the growing visual system  
• Understand and address ocular anterior segment pathologies, including palpebral, orbital, conjunctival pathology, developmental alterations of the anterior segment, and corneal and ectatic diseases in the pediatric age group  
• Delve into the field of pediatric neuro-ophthalmology, covering topics such as nystagmus, supranuclear motility disorders, congenital optic nerve anomalies and hereditary optic neuropathies

Specific Objectives

Module 1. Basis of Vision Development 

• Identify the genetic basis of pediatric ocular diseases and their clinical relevance 
• Study the anatomy and function of sensory structures in the pediatric eye
• Analyze the importance of the development of binocular vision in infancy and its clinical consequences 
• Identify visual disturbances in children and their implication in the diagnosis
• Interpret test results for the diagnosis of visual disorders in children 
• Become familiar with ophthalmic medications used in pediatric treatment and their safe administration

Module 2. Pediatric Neuro-Ophthalmology 

• Deepen the knowledge of the mechanisms and causes of infantile nystagmus
• Study supranuclear and internuclear ocular motility disorders in childhood 
• Identify congenital anomalies of the optic nerve in children and their association with visual problems 
• Recognize hereditary optic neuropathies in childhood and their features 
• Understand optic atrophy in children and its causes
• Identify cases of optic neuritis in children and its relation to systemic diseases 
• Differentiate between pseudopapilledema and papillary edema in the pediatric population
• Identify papillary edema and its relation to intracranial hypertension in children

Module 3. Ophthalmic Manifestations of Systemic Pathology 

• Identify phacomatosis with ophthalmic and systemic manifestations
• Recognize neurofibromatosis and its ophthalmologic implications 
• Evaluate ophthalmologic manifestations of CNS tumors in children
• Identify ocular manifestations of leukemia and neuroblastoma in children
• Integrate the ophthalmologic approach in the multidisciplinary management  of these disorders 
• Understand mitochondrial pathology and its impact on visual function 
• Identify neurometabolic disorders with ophthalmologic manifestations
• Assess the ophthalmologic consequences of intrauterine disorders and perinatal infections 
• Recognize systemic pathologies, such as albinism and Marfan syndrome, with ophthalmologic manifestations Identify signs of child abuse and their relationship to eye injuries

This qualification is intended to enable the specialist to achieve his or her goal of creating a lasting impact, contributing to the visual health of an entire generation”