Knowing in detail the latest scientific developments derived from visual dysfunctions and ocular pathologies will allow you to expand your protocols of action with patients who present their symptomatology"

Thanks to the continuous research carried out in the last decades, it is now possible to distinguish dozens of visual dysfunctions and ocular pathologies, as well as to establish treatments for each one of them. Suffering from any of these diseases during school age can seriously influence a child's or adolescent's academic development, which is why early diagnosis is of vital importance.

The role of the psychologist in this diagnosis is very important, since sometimes, when it is not known that the infant suffers from these conditions, he/she is referred to his/her office in the hope that he/she can help him/her to improve. This is why this specialist must have the necessary knowledge to be able to quickly distinguish what it is, in order to refer the patient appropriately.

In order for the graduate to find in a single degree all the information that allows him/her to fulfill this task, the Diploma in Visual Dysfunctions and Pathologies was created. This is a degree designed by experts in psychology and the visual system, which covers the main visual conditions, their characteristics, causes and recommendations.

A program that will positively influence the psychologist's professional career, allowing him/her to expand and update his/her knowledge based on the most comprehensive and complete online program on the market and an effective, efficient and dynamic teaching methodology.

Accessing the entire syllabus from the beginning of the Diploma will allow you to organize the academic experience in a personalized way and according to your availability"

This Postgraduate certificate in Visual Dysfunctions and Pathologies contains the most complete and up-to-date program on the market. The most important features include:

• Practical cases presented by experts in psychology applied to academics
• The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the 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

The experts of this Diploma have selected real clinical cases that will help you to contextualize the theoretical content and to obtain a broader and more detailed vision of the different ocular pathologies"

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

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

The design of this program focuses on Problem-Based Learning, by means of which professionals must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the academic year. For this purpose, the student will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.

Having a detailed knowledge of eye movements will positively influence how quickly you will be able to detect possible visual dysfunctions"

You will have access to a section dedicated exclusively to two of the visual dysfunctions that you will see most often in your practice: myopia and hyperopia"

For the elaboration of the structure of this Diploma, Postgraduate certificate has followed the guidelines recommended by the teaching team. Subsequently, its content has been designed strictly following the academic and pedagogical criteria that define this university. That is why the graduate will find in this degree the best theoretical and practical programming in the market, based on the latest research on visual dysfunctions and ocular pathologies. It is a 100% online program focused exclusively on the academic and professional improvement of the graduate.  

You will have the most comprehensive content on color blindness and achromatopsia, which will allow you to develop a broad vision of these pathologies associated with color and establish a psychological treatment adapted to these clinical cases”

Module 1. Visual Dysfunctions 

1.1. Extraocular Muscles 

1.1.1. Straight Muscles 
1.1.2. Oblique Muscles 

1.2. Eye Movements I 

1.2.1. Ductions 
1.2.2. Versions 

1.3. Eye Movements II 

1.3.1. Convergence 
1.3.2. Divergence 

1.4. Associated with Parallelism 

1.4.1. Non-paralytic Strabismus 
1.4.2. Refractive Strabismus 

1.5. Intraocular Muscles 

1.5.1. Ciliary Muscles 
1.5.2. Lens 

1.6. Muscles Associated to Vision Loss in One Eye 

1.6.1. Monocular Amblyopia 
1.6.2. Bilateral Amblyopia 

1.7. Associated to Accommodation 

1.7.1. Insufficient/Excessive Accommodation 
1.7.2. Accommodation Inflexibility 

1.8. Associated to Vergences 

1.8.1. Insufficient/Excessive Convergence or Divergence 
1.8.2. Convergence/Divergence Inflexibility 

1.9. Associated to Oculomotor Dysfunctions 

1.9.1. Fixation 
1.9.2. Monitoring 
1.9.3. Saccadic 

1.10. Associated to Refractive Defects 

1.10.1. Myopia 
1.10.2. Hyperopia 

Module 2. Ocular pathology 

2.1. Associated with Parallelism 

2.1.1. Paralytic Strabismus 

2.2. Associated to Eye Movement 

2.2.1. Congenital Nistagmus 
2.2.2. Nistagmus in Childhood 

2.3. Associated to Macula 

2.3.1. Myopic Macular Hole 
2.3.2. Muscular Degeneration Related to Aging 

2.4. Associated to Cornea and Conjunctiva 

2.4.1. Conjunctivitis 
2.4.2. Corneal Dystrophies 

2.5. Associated to Glaucoma 

2.5.1. Neovascular Glaucoma 
2.5.2. Congenital Glaucoma 

2.6. Associated to Color 

2.6.1. Colorblindness 
2.6.2. Achromatopsia  

You choose when to connect, from where and in which aspects of the program to deepen your knowledge. Because with this Diploma you will be able to personalize an academic experience tailored to your needs"