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Advanced Clinical Techniques For Anterior Eye Disease, Cataracts and Glaucoma (Classroom and Asynchronous e-learning)
Programme Code: SOM-ACTAEDCG | TGS-2024047644
Mode of Delivery
Blended Learning
Duration
Across 15 weeks
Date / Time
- 11/08/2025 8:30 am - 6:00 pm, 21/11/2025 8:30 am - 6:00 pm (Timing TBC)
Application period for the course is from 06 May - 06 June 2025.
Programme Highlights
The module will focus on enhancing optometrists’ knowledge and skills in performing their duty of care as a clinical optometrist practicing in the community. The specialized skills have been stipulated in the Competency Framework of Clinical Optometry and Community Services (COCS), approved by Ministry of Health.
• Van Herrick Angle Assessment
• Goldmann Applanation Tonometry (GAT)
• Red reflex
• Anterior Chamber (AC) cell assessment
Benefits of Attending
This course is meticulously designed to enhance the skills and confidence in practicing a wider scope than the current practice, on the detection and co-management of age-related cataract and glaucoma.
Who Should Attend
This graduate certificate course is for OOB-registered Optometrists, who are actively practising and holds an undergraduate degree or higher qualification in optometry.
Trainer Profile
The faculty for the Graduate Certificate in Detection and Co-management of Anterior Eye diseases, Cataract, and Glaucoma includes highly qualified ophthalmologists with diverse subspecialties and clinical optometrists with advanced qualifications and extensive experience as community eye care clinicians.
Course Agenda
The module describes the overview of the advanced techniques used in modern tertiary health institution in the diagnosis of eye diseases. It will focus on enhancing optometrists’ skills in performing the following clinical procedures:
- Van Herrick Angle Assessment
- Goldmann Applanation Tonometry (GAT)
- Red reflex
- Anterior Chamber (AC) Cell Assessment
Pre-Requisites and Assessment
Prerequisite
The candidates must be fully registered with The Optometry and Opticianry Board (OOB) and have obtained at least one of the following qualifications.
(a) A recognised university degree or higher qualifications in optometry.
(b) Optometry degrees from any private universities run in Singapore before, such as Pennsylvania College of Optometry, Singapore Polytechnic-University of Manchester Optometry Degree Programme, Aston University external degree programme.
(c) Degrees in Life/Health Sciences but possess a valid practicing certificate in optometry and have at least two years of relevant experience.
Assessment
Online quizzes, Practical Exam, Assignments and Final Test
Awards and Certification
Module will be stacked with two other modules (SOM-GDM and SOM-ARCSAED) to form the Graduate Certificate in Detection and Co-management of Anterior Eye diseases, Cataract, and Glaucoma.
Course Fee
International Participants
Singapore Citizens1 39 years old or younger
Singapore Citizens1 40 years old or older eligible for MCES2
Singapore PR
Enhanced Training Support For SMEs3
Full Programme Fee
$4050
$4050
$4050
$4050
$4050
Less: SSG Grant Amount4
–
$2835
$2835
$2835
$2835
Nett Course Fee
$4050
$1215
$1215
$1215
$1215
9% GST on Nett Course Fee
$364.50
$109.35
$109.35
$109.35
$109.35
Total Nett Course Fee Payable including GST
$4414.50
$1324.35
$1324.35
$1324.35
$1324.35
Less Additional Funding if Eligible Under Various Schemes
–
–
$810
–
$810
Total Nett Cost Fee Payable, Including GST, after additional funding from the various funding schemes
$4414.50
$1324.35
$514.35
$1324.35
$514.35
1) All self-sponsored Singaporean aged 25 and above can use their SkillsFuture Credit to pay for the course fee.
2) Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES): Singaporeans aged 40 and above may enjoy subsidies up to 90% of the course fee.
3) Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS): SME-sponsored employees (Singapore Citizens and PRs) may enjoy subsidies up to 90% of the course fee.
4) Learners must pass all assessment components to successfully complete the course and receive a Certificate of Completion. Learners may have to bear the full course fee if they fail to meet this requirement.
Application Deadline
Sem 1 AY2025/2026 Registration Period opens on 06 May and closes on 06 June 2025.
Submit an Application
Interested learners must self-enrol for all modules under the Graduate Certificate in Detection and Co-management of Anterior Eye diseases, Cataract, and Glaucoma individually via the Online Application Portal (OAP).
- OPT5104 – Advanced Clinical Techniques For Anterior Eye Disease, Cataracts and Glaucoma
- OPT5105 – Age Related Cataract and Symptomatic Anterior Eye Diseases
- OPT5106 – Glaucoma Detection & Monitoring
Download a copy of the academic module registration guide here.
Points to note
- Module submission closes on 06 June 2025 (Friday) 23:59HR (strictly no extension will be given). No payment is collected now, as the modules are ongoing registration.
- As part of the submission requirement for academic modules, please prepare to upload your NRIC (front and back) / transcript / Certification during the application.
- All applicants will be notified of the application outcome (offered/rejected) ~ 4 weeks after registration closing. You will need to accept/reject the module offering by then & the school’s administrative & finance team will contact all applicants to proceed with administration & corp billing/payment/ Skillsfuture application in stages.
- Modules are not offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. A committee will review all applications base on the eligibility criteria.
- Student Services Fee of $25.70 is payable for the semester after enrolling in the modular course.
For enquiries regarding the modules, contact nusmedcet@nus.edu.sg .
If you encounter difficulty proceeding with the module registration, please contact the NUS central admin team at lifelonglearning@nus.edu.sg for assistance.
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