Know the main medical pathologies affecting the macula, retina and vitreous, and be able to use the most current exploratory techniques in your practice"

Knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of vision is very important for the understanding of diseases and the symptoms they produce. Therefore, this postgraduate diploma aims to prepare professionals in this field, so that they can perform a quality praxis with their patients. For this purpose, TECH Technological University offers a detailed description of the most current exploratory techniques, focused on the care of patients with medical pathologies of the macula, retina or vitreous. 

Diabetic retinopathy is one of the most common diseases that any retinologists or ophthalmologists will have in their practice. Knowledge of all its pathophysiology and possible complications facilitates diagnosis and, therefore, its study is also essential in this academic program. 

Venous or arterial alterations are also relatively frequent in ophthalmologic consultations and their differential diagnosis will help in a quick intervention to facilitate a better recovery. In this postgraduate diploma, these pathologies are treated in depth and students will have all the necessary tools for diagnosis and treatment. 

Finally, it is interesting to talk about AMD (Age-Related Macular Degeneration), one of the most frequent pathologies seen by retinologists. For this purpose, all aspects are discussed, from a perfect examination to the latest treatments to come in the near future. The genetics of AMD and the environmental factors that may influence its development are undoubtedly a very important point for the knowledge and first diagnosis of these patients. 

The postgraduate diploma has a teaching staff specialized in ocular pathology and surgery, who contribute both their practical experience in their day-to-day private practice and their long experience in teaching at national and international level. In addition, it has the advantage of being a 100% online educational program, so students can decide from where to study and at what time to do it. Therefore, they will be able to flexibly self-direct their study hours.

Superior education such as this will allow you to get up to speed on the most appropriate and current diagnostic techniques"

This postgraduate diploma in Macula, Retina and Vitreous Medical Pathology contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include: 

• The development of clinical cases presented by experts in ocular pathology and surgery
• 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
• The presentation of practical workshops on procedures and techniques
• An algorithm-based interactive learning system for decision-making in the clinical situations presented throughout the course
• Action protocols and clinical practice guidelines, which cover the most important latest developments in this specialist field
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• Special emphasis on test-based medicine and research methodologies
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

This postgraduate diploma is the best investment you can make in education to update your knowledge in Macula, Retina and Vitreous Medical Pathology"

The teaching staff includes a team of prestigious urologists, who bring their experience to this educational program, as well as renowned specialists from leading scientific societies. 

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 specialization for 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 are presented to them throughout the academic year. To do so, they will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned experts in Macula, Retina and Vitreous Medical Pathology with extensive teaching experience. 

This 100% online postgraduate diploma will allow you to study from anywhere in the world. All you need is a computer or mobile device with an internet connection"

Our innovative teaching methodology will allow you to study as if you were dealing with real cases, and therefore increasing your education"

The program in Macula, Retina and Vitreous Medical Pathology is aimed at facilitating the performance of healthcare professionals with the latest advances and most innovative treatments in the sector.

This program will both bring a sense of confidence in your daily healthcare activities and help you grow professionally"

General Objectives

• Expand your knowledge about the anatomy and physiology of the retina, macula and vitreous
• Know in detail the physiology of colour vision and its functional tests
• Become familiar with the latest exploratory techniques such as angiography or OCT, for their application in a clinic
• Delve into the full breadth and depth of diabetic retinopathy and its possible treatments
• Have an in-depth knowledge of branch vein and central retinal vein thrombosis and its possible treatments
• Broaden knowledge of central retinal artery embolism and its treatment
• Understand macroaneurysms, macular telangiectasias, their differential diagnosisand their possible treatments
• Expand your knowledge of other retinal vascular pathologies
• Provide a comprehensive overview of in all aspects related to age-related macular degeneration

Specific Objectives

Module 1. Anatomy, Physiology and Exploratory and Functional Tests

• Learn about the ophthalmoscope and its examination lenses
• Understand the slit lamp and its exploratory alternatives
• Delve into the anatomy of the retina, macula and vitreous in all its possibilities
• Enhance knowledge of the ageing of the vitreous and the pathology it can cause
• An in-depth study of the physiology of vision and colour vision
• Knowledge of the optical pathway and its associated pathology
• Further explore the visual cortex

Module 2. Vascular Pathology of the Macula and Retina

• Increase knowledge of electrophysiological tests that explore visual function
• Know retinography in all its modalities, fluorescein angiography and indocyanine green angiography
• Delve into the understanding of OCT and angio OCT
• Further in the study of autofluorescence
• In-depth study of ocular ultrasound 
• Learn about the ocular physiology of diabetic retinopathy
• Understand the exploratory tests for diabetic retinopathy
• Delve into diabetic macular edema and its possible treatments
• Understanding proliferative diabetic retinopathy and the treatments to be performed
• Be aware of the complications that can occur in diabetic retinopathy
• Know how to identify branch vein and central retinal vein obstruction and know the tests for its diagnosis
• Know about the possible treatments to apply
• Know how to treat branch or central retinal arterial embolism
• Know the functional tests and possible treatments to be applied
• Learn about retinal arterial macroaneurysm
• Gain understanding of idiopathic macular telangiectasias, their classification and differential diagnosis, as well as their treatment
• Learn about ocular ischaemia syndrome
• Understand the ocular impact of high blood pressure
• Know how to identify Eales disease and the pathology associated with blood dyscrasias
• Know the differential diagnosis of macular and premacular haemorrhages and their possible treatments

Module 3. Muscular Degeneration Related to Aging (AMD)

• Learn about the epidemiology and genetics of AMD
• Gain a thorough understanding of the histopathology of AMD
• Understand all aspects of clinical examination and consultation findings in AMD
• Learn about everything related to OCT and OCT and AMD
• Further study of the old and current classifications of AMD
• Learn about each and every one of the treatments that have been applied and are currently being applied in AMD
• Know how to apply the new treatments used in AMD
• Understand the unique situations related to AMD

Our goal is to achieve academic excellence and to help you achieve it too"