BINOCULAR VISION

Course Code:

5021

Semester:

5th Semester - Division - Sector “Optics and Optometry”

Specialization Category:

SC

Course Hours:

3

ECTS:

4


Course Tutors

Plakitsi Athena

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The syllabus aims at familiarizing students with basic concepts of the binocular vision and orthoptics
as well as the treatment of non orthophoric problems.
Upon successful completion of the syllabus the students will:

  • Be able to understand basic concepts of binocular vision.
  • Be comfortable with solving binocular vision problems and oculomotor disorders
  • Be familiar with and understand the ways of examining the binocular vision
  • understand basic concepts of orthoptics
  • Be familiar with solving non orthophoric problems.
  • Be able to know the application of orthoptic principles

SYLLABUS

1. Visual exercises for binocular dysfunction
2. Orthoptic treatment
3. Strabismus surgery
4. Orthoptic examination